Tuesday, April 24, 2007
TIME
sandi thom
time catches everyone
and the world goes round the sun
but the memory lives on in my heart
going back to the start
forever forever forever
even though i'd love to stay
it's time to work not to time to play
and even though you're now for me
soon you'll be a memory
time catches everyone
and the world goes round the sun
but the memory lives on in my heart
going back to the start
forever forever forever
even though i'd love to stay
it's time to work not to time to play
and even though you're now for me
soon you'll be a memory
Lately.. I have been feeling a bit pensive about my time here in Canberra. Anybody who hears that I go to uni in Canberra gives me a puzzled look and blurts out "but I hear that place is a sh*t hole". I used to defend this city and say it's a lot of wonderful things especially for someone who is out here to get a degree but I've come to realise that it's just one of those things that you'll only understand and love if you've come to experience it for yourself.
I love this place. It's small and peaceful (relatively more so than most places at least). It's clean and beautiful and there are a lot hidden gems just waiting to be discovered. I am graduating in December and my time in the Bush Capital is about to end and there are still a lot places I'd love to visit. Some of these places are obvious destinations you'd have thought I'm already tired of. The thing is I've always been assured that I have a lot of time to go to these touristy things so I never found the time to go.. but now I know I have to be aggressive about seeing these places because, as I said, my time here is ticking and I'd feel really disappointed in myself if I don't get to take cheesy touristy pictures in these landmarks:
Telstra Tower
Telstra Tower rises 195 metres above the summit of Black Mountain and provides unsurpassed 360 degree views of Canberra and the surrounding countryside. Situated in a beautiful nature reserve with many undisturbed animals, Telstra Tower is a futuristic landmark that plays a vital role in Australia's telecommunication network.
National Zoo and Aquarium
A modern zoo with large, naturalistic enclosures where there are so many things to do....
The National Museum of Australia explores the land, nation and people of Australia. The Museum celebrates Australian social history in a unique way by revealing the stories of ordinary and extraordinary Australians, promoting the exploration of knowledge and ideas and providing a dynamic forum for discussion and reflection.
I love this place. It's small and peaceful (relatively more so than most places at least). It's clean and beautiful and there are a lot hidden gems just waiting to be discovered. I am graduating in December and my time in the Bush Capital is about to end and there are still a lot places I'd love to visit. Some of these places are obvious destinations you'd have thought I'm already tired of. The thing is I've always been assured that I have a lot of time to go to these touristy things so I never found the time to go.. but now I know I have to be aggressive about seeing these places because, as I said, my time here is ticking and I'd feel really disappointed in myself if I don't get to take cheesy touristy pictures in these landmarks:
Cruise Canberra
Telstra Tower
Telstra Tower rises 195 metres above the summit of Black Mountain and provides unsurpassed 360 degree views of Canberra and the surrounding countryside. Situated in a beautiful nature reserve with many undisturbed animals, Telstra Tower is a futuristic landmark that plays a vital role in Australia's telecommunication network.*Travelmall Australia
National Zoo and Aquarium
A modern zoo with large, naturalistic enclosures where there are so many things to do....
*National Zoo & Aquarium, Canberra
The National Museum of Australia explores the land, nation and people of Australia. The Museum celebrates Australian social history in a unique way by revealing the stories of ordinary and extraordinary Australians, promoting the exploration of knowledge and ideas and providing a dynamic forum for discussion and reflection.
*www.nma.gov.au
meticulously crafted miniature buildings set within beautifully landscaped gardens
The National Science and Technology Centre - I know it sounds really nerdy but I hear that it's so much fun. And if you want to be a kid again (which I always do) it's a great place to spend the day for less than $20!
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I think that's about it. All the other known (and unknown) tourist spots in this city I've already been to. I don't even know why about it now when I should be doing my essay.
Hopefully soon (or at least before I leave here) you'll see me with pictures from these places. Next up.. I'll make a list of restaurants I'm going to drag my boyfriend to.
Ta for now! hope everyone's well..
meticulously crafted miniature buildings set within beautifully landscaped gardensThe National Science and Technology Centre - I know it sounds really nerdy but I hear that it's so much fun. And if you want to be a kid again (which I always do) it's a great place to spend the day for less than $20!
--------------Hopefully soon (or at least before I leave here) you'll see me with pictures from these places. Next up.. I'll make a list of restaurants I'm going to drag my boyfriend to.
Ta for now! hope everyone's well..
Labels: fantasies, land down under, travel
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