Hills and Roses

I've not done this run for a while. It used to be one of my regulars when I lived on the south side of Canberra, but now I am north side, I don't get down here very often. As I had work to do in the area, I took my jogging kit with me so I could revisit an old favourite.

Urambi Hills

Views from the top

Our local theatre group, Canberra Repertory Society, is producing One Man, Two Guvnors. It's a great play and I am reminded of the fact that I enjoyed it so much when I saw it on the West End, that I bought the t-shirt. 

Once again, I cannot claim credit for the beautiful colours in the garden - these roses were planted long before I ever moved in here - but I love the fact that blooms are seasonal and they reappear every year to brighten our lives and lift our spirits. 

Speaking of lifting spirits, I saw this sign on a cafe wall after a particularly depressing morning at work. It's not quite 'this, too, shall pass', but it made me smile, so it helped in its own way. 

Visit from Witch 3 and Wide Boy Steve

We had a lovely visit from the Kiwipoms, Witch 3 and Wide Boy Steve. We took them walking and drinking (obviously). Apparently no one had told them it gets cold in Australia. They may not have been impressed by the weather, but Witch 3 was certainly enamored of the kangaroos.

Resting atop Urambi Hill

Witch 3 at BentSpoke

Tasting the stouts at the Wig and Pen. 

Before...

...And after

A trip to the Old Bus Depot Markets the next morning was meant to provide a few more healthy options.

Canberra Glassworks

Trying to warm up with coffee on the Kingston Foreshore.

The hot beverage flow chart at 38 Espresso

Him Outdoors counts out the loose change

No, really, we're not cold

And as all visitors must be taken to the National Gallery Sculpture Garden...

Heads from the North by Dadang Christanto

Hill Arches by Henry Moore

Cones by Bert Flugelman

Interacting with the artwork:

...and a brisk walk around Lake Burley Griffin.

Everyone's favourite duchess

Running and Drinking

Running in the hills in the morning; tasting wine at work in the afternoon. Life isn't all bad.

Urambi Hills

Selection of Eden Road wine tastings

Dry (?) stone wall in Kowen Pine Forest