Our Nation's capital....

It should be fitting that we're here in the nation's capital of Australia as the Americans celebrate their new president elect.

And as we toured through the New Parliament House learning about our nation's political history, America was swearing in their new president on the TV's that were scattered throughout Parliament House.

Chris and I both, wish President Obama the best of luck.

 

 

But in the meantime, we have been visiting Cottington Green Park,

This park is one that has a miniature snippets of English towns, and now,..other buildings throughout the world.  Even Chris enjoyed this garden with it's eye for details.

 

 

We also had a boat ride around Lake Burley Griffin which is in the center between Canberra and Parliament House.  It was quite an enjoyable ride as the tour guide pointed out various points in the city.  We ended the ride at the National Museum which depicted the nation's history very well, showing the indigenous culture and English heritage as well.

The capital, I must say has a military and academic governmental ''feel'' about the place.  But there is also hope, inspiration, and a national pride here that you don't find anywhere else.

 

If you're into museums and galleries, this is the place to come.  There are so many to choose from and so much to see.  I hope we get a chance to see the embassies as well, as they usually show their own unique architectural designs.

And in the meantime, another summer storm comes in on the night time skies, cooling us down for another good night sleep.