Cruising in Canberra

Yesterday I went for a cruise on Lake Burley Griffin with Freya, Scarlett and Dan.  It was a pleasant ride around the lake and our captain was determined to tell us EVERY fact about the buildings and their history!  Scarlett was as entertained by the other people on the boat as the scenery.... and undoubtedly the best part of the trip for her was sharing a little of her Dad's ice-cream!

Baby tasted pretty good as well... apparently

Afterwards there was time for a play on the foreshore:

When I got home I discovered that Pearl had given birth to a blue black female cria - result :)  Eddy had been able to spray the baby's cord with Betadine, but by the time I got home Pearl was in her more usual hyper-protective mode, and I was not allowed to get too close!  We've named the baby Portia.

Sunday with Scarlett at Lake Burley Griffin

Scarlett was very happy and chatty again this weekend. 

And in the mood for dancing!

No thanks Mummy, I don't need any help!

Even better with a new dance partner:

We took a stroll around the park at Lake Burley Griffin

At first Scarlett was not too keen on the idea, but she soon settled back and enjoyed the ride, she was a bit tired after all the dancing!!

Lots to see, the National Library:

They turned the fountain on for us:

Black Mountain Tower, more commonly known as Our Mountain Tower:

Flag above the new Parliament House as seen from below Commonwealth Avenue:

There was lots of bird life, a young Currawong loitering in the garden, stepped into the shadows as we got closer:

Ibis:

Lots of galahs:

Purple Swamp Hen, such huge feet!