Another travelling day... flying this time thank goodness!
A quick trip to parliament house first to see the seat of power. It's a very impressive, modern, purpose-built building set in Canberra so that the politicians are away from any distractions. Instead it seems to mean they end up flying in and out all the time at a cost to the taxpayer of millions...
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| Good kerb appeal |
Inside is decorated with native wood and stone and feels very 'open' both physically and also in terms of the ability of the public to see politics 'in action'. They have Senators (equivalent to the Lords) and Representatives (equivalent to MPs). The Senate is decorated in red:
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| Where's Palpatine? |
While the Representatives use green, like we do in the House of Commons but it's 'Eucalyptus green' to make it Australian:
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| Just looks faded to me |
Great views from the roof, which is covered in turf and consequently needs mowing. You can see the National War Memorial at the far end, below the mountain.
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| They aren't short of space here |
You also get a great view of the $1M stainless steel flagpole...
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| Karen and a massive pole |
Ah, selfie... no day is complete without at least one!
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| Really should get someone to take pics for us |
On arrival in Melbourne we took a trip down to St Kilda for a coffee and a cake then went on the beach. Nearby is Brighton and Torquay!
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| Can you tell I cropped my arm out? |
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