Grey skies and mist fir the start of the day and it didn't improve much. First stop was the National Portrait gallery which was amazing. Just loved it and could have spent much more than the hour allocated. Excellent stories about each person in their portrait. I'm not much of a painting connoisseur by any stretch but if did enjoy my wander around the gallery. Next stop was at the Canberra yacht squadron to board our Southern Cross boat for a luncheon Lake Burley Griffin river cruise. I knew that it was a three course meal but had no idea how darn good the food was going to be. It really was five star cuisine. We all struggled to eat everything and I could have hit Frugal with a shovel when she asked for a doggy bag for her dessert. Clearly they weren't geared up for that but were too polite to tell her. Out of the kitchen came a plastic piping bag that she put her pear tart and the big dollop of creak into, to then have to carry with on the coach for the afternoon. She took great delight in telling me later that it got to her room in one piece and she had enjoyed eating it, cream included. I wanted to scream out 'pig!' But thankfully even feeling poorly with this rotten bug, I managed to grit my teeth and say nothing, which many of you would know is no mean feat foe me even when I'm well...
After our excellent 2 1/2 hour cruise we were back on dry land, although not really dry at all as the rain has set in. We then had a free afternoon and earlier on, a number had complained that there was no free time for shopping so I thought they would all be keen to go to Civic, but no, 2 were dropped at the National Gallery, 2 I took to the Tradies club so they could get their pokies fix and the rest all wanted to go back to the hotel for a rest. Wimps!!!
I took the opportunity of a free afternoon to catch up with Jo and we had a good time catching up on what's what and righting wrongs of the country. All too soon time to be back at the hotel for dinner, but I really have worn out my kittens as there were 4 no shows. At least I know there won't be any complaints about the food on our holiday...
Grey skies and mist fir the start of the day and it didn't improve much. First stop was the National Portrait gallery which was amazing. Just loved it and could have spent much more than the hour allocated. Excellent stories about each person in their portrait. I'm not much of a painting connoisseur by any stretch but if did enjoy my wander around the gallery. Next stop was at the Canberra yacht squadron to board our Southern Cross boat for a luncheon Lake Burley Griffin river cruise. I knew that it was a three course meal but had no idea how darn good the food was going to be. It really was five star cuisine. We all struggled to eat everything and I could have hit Frugal with a shovel when she asked for a doggy bag for her dessert. Clearly they weren't geared up for that but were too polite to tell her. Out of the kitchen came a plastic piping bag that she put her pear tart and the big dollop of creak into, to then have to carry with on the coach for the afternoon. She took great delight in telling me later that it got to her room in one piece and she had enjoyed eating it, cream included. I wanted to scream out 'pig!' But thankfully even feeling poorly with this rotten bug, I managed to grit my teeth and say nothing, which many of you would know is no mean feat foe me even when I'm well...
After our excellent 2 1/2 hour cruise we were back on dry land, although not really dry at all as the rain has set in. We then had a free afternoon and earlier on, a number had complained that there was no free time for shopping so I thought they would all be keen to go to Civic, but no, 2 were dropped at the National Gallery, 2 I took to the Tradies club so they could get their pokies fix and the rest all wanted to go back to the hotel for a rest. Wimps!!!
I took the opportunity of a free afternoon to catch up with Jo and we had a good time catching up on what's what and righting wrongs of the country. All too soon time to be back at the hotel for dinner, but I really have worn out my kittens as there were 4 no shows. At least I know there won't be any complaints about the food on our holiday...
That cruise must have been lovely and the food.....well!!! Frugal certainly loved it!!!!! Think that's the end of her touring now as it's all too hard! Amazing the shops didn't attract more of the kittens but some would need a rest as it's been pretty busy. Hope you starting to feel better now!! Good you caught up with Jo as it was a good opportunity. Well, not long now and thanks for sharing another fabulous holiday or should I say excursion with us!!!
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