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YFA97G, no more :(

At least they weren’t ‘Feel the power of Canberra’ ones.

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Decided that, as I had enforced leave between Xmas and NYE anyway, I might as well head down to Canberra, a place I had never been during that period of time when I HAD lived there. Always part of the exodus.

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Booked myself a lovely room at the Mantra on Northbourne. Top floor, nice view. King bed. HOT shower :)

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And walking distance from Civic. Which meant I could easily catch up with friends for dinner or drinks :)

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First stop was coffee with the darling Hannah to catch up on life.

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Dinner one night I caught up with Mike at Wagamama. Noodles! Sake!

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Even went and watched a movie. Must have been on holidays!

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Spent my middle day sitting in Glebe Park. Breathing. Relaxing. Chilling. Napping ;)

(I got sunburnt. In the shade! Bloody hell!)

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Stalked down Pia (ooh Wikipedia page) for a quick catch up at Gus’s.

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Of course, a few glasses of Canberra region wine were consumed ;)

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Caph's Manuka

Was down in Canberra over the weekend for Uni – my last contact day of my Masters! I still have 3 assignments to go, but we’ll get to that in good time ;)

Caph's Manuka

It took me awhile to figure out the best way to eat my fruit salad, but it was yum (yummer with the honey that we had to remind them to give us)

Caph's Manuka

I’m told the croissants went well :)

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Look at the purrties

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Milk and Honey Canberra

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Cherry Blossoms Canberra

It sometimes takes moving away from a city to see some of the sights.

Chai at Adore Tea Canberra

Rish and I headed to Adore Tea at Gold Creek for a lovely afternoon of chai and jazz, at the suggestion of a friend we were staying with.

Chai at Adore Tea Canberra

Not super overwhelmed by the tea, but the atmosphere was lovely with live local music, blankets and hugs.

Chai at Adore Tea Canberra

Rish went the scones and jam

Chai at Adore Tea Canberra

I got some teas from there for my farewell gift, and the sleepytime tea is wonderful! :)

http://www.adoretea.com.au/

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Farewell dinner at Rama's

Last night was my work farewell dinner at Rama’s at the Pearce shops. My workmates came out in good numbers for the winter school holidays, and many smiles and hugs were shared.

Farewell dinner at Rama's

Farewell dinner at Rama's
Samosas

Farewell dinner at Rama's
Delicious Spinach Balls

Farewell dinner at Rama's
One of the girls served me a yummy plate.

Farewell dinner at Rama's

Farewell dinner at Rama's

Farewell dinner at Rama's

We stuffed ourselves on a banquet, no idea what the dishes were, I let others take care of that for me!

Farewell dinner at Rama's

After dinner, one of the group gave a small thank you speech, and I got presents from Adore Tea!

Gifts from Adore Tea

AND THE TEAPOT EARRINGS

Teapot Earrings

And a cute little Kimmidoll from one of my friends

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I’ll miss them, but have so much ahead of me! So excited!

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Curious Chocolatier Macarons

Just back from my last trip to the Old Bus Depot Markets as a Canberran… one last chance to browse the familiar stalls, sip a warm drink, and buy some macarons from The Curious Chocolatier

Curious Chocolatier Macarons

So many to choose from! Ended up with one of each, plus to pistachio, two slated caramel and two hazelnut to share with friends coming to dinner tonight :)

Curious Chocolatier Macarons

There was a fair queue at Jo’s Juice this morning… so many after the hot apple cider, hot lemon ginger and honey, and mulled wine

Jo's Juice at the Old Bus Depot Markets

Jo's Juice at the Old Bus Depot Markets

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Lisa and some crazy girl with a mouse beanie. Photo stolen from Karen :D

Headed up to Scope Mt Stromlo on this wild and wintery morning to meet Karen, Stu, Lisa and Chris for Breakfast. Leaving Canberra is a great excuse to catch up with some of my Canberra internet besties!

Scope Mt Stromlo - Farewell Breakfast
Cute macchiato!

In a case of WHOA CANBERRA IS TOO SMALL, Stu and Chris used to work together… 0.o

Scope Mt Stromlo - Farewell Breakfast
Soy latte :D

We got into the coffees and breakfasts… Again stoked by the gluten free options and the fact that there’s no extra change for decaf or soy :D

Scope Mt Stromlo - Farewell Breakfast
Rish popped along for a Mocha.

The breakfasts all went down well, while we chatted about “Weston Creek gossip”, travel (Japan and the US mostly) and where and where not to eat in Canberra. Karen told me that the area I’m moving to is wonderful, which is always reassuring :)

Scope Mt Stromlo - Farewell Breakfast
The Big Breakfast.

Lisa and I bemoaned the fact that the cafes at coolo don’t offer gluten free options (their loss, I suppose) despite being asked over and over. Discussion of the pros and cons of A Bite to Eat in Chifley also ensued.

Scope Mt Stromlo - Farewell Breakfast
Vege Breakfast

I got rather jealous of the others who had been to Japan… one day! Might not make it in before 30, but then I might! Keep saving!

Scope Mt Stromlo - Farewell Breakfast
Big Ben

The gusts of wind made the building shudder at times…. good day not to be in a plane…. or wearing a shirt outside for that matter ;)

Scope Mt Stromlo - Farewell Breakfast
Gluten free toast and jam.

We could see the snow on the hills in the distance, and felt the chill every time the door opened. Canberra, I will miss you, but not the cold air through to my bones!

Thanks again for coming everyone!
Further recap by Karen :D

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Yay! I have my netbook back! So now, before I get completely snowed under by the moving away from Canberra thing, I’m going to share some of the awesome cake and coffee yums that we had at Cream a couple of weeks ago for the bloggers’ meet :D

COFFEE:

Cream Nuffnange Canberra Bloggers Meetup

Cream Nuffnange Canberra Bloggers Meetup

HOT CHOCOLATE:

Cream Nuffnange Canberra Bloggers Meetup

(complete with choc buttons melting in the bottom of the cup)

CAKEAGE:

Cream Nuffnange Canberra Bloggers Meetup

My gluten and dairy free citrus cake.

Cream Nuffnange Canberra Bloggers Meetup

Cream Nuffnange Canberra Bloggers Meetup

Cream Nuffnange Canberra Bloggers Meetup

The popular Mars Bar cheesecake

CHOCOLATE CROISSANT:

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Before

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After

Cream Nuffnange Canberra Bloggers Meetup

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Tim Adams 2003 Cabernet
‘scuse the light, it was a dinner for two moment.

There have been two bottle of the Tim Adams 2003 Cabernet following us around Canberra since Rish began his PhD in 2006. Waiting, “cellaring” in the linen closet, waiting for a celebration.

On Sunday night we went to one of out favourite places in Canberra, La Scala in Garema Place, for a bit of a celebratory dinner. Rish is finished and looking forward to the future, and I’m finished for the semester and looking for breathe for a little bit before the next challenge.

Tim Adams 2003 Cabernet

We took along one of the bottles of Cabernet. The cold cold bottle out of the linen closet. Opened it with a sense of adventure. It could be great, it could be off! Who knows!

Ahh, the beauty of screw caps! We were pleasantly surprised at how well it aged, how well it drank given the conditions it’s been under. We wondered, would we be able to tell had it been a cheaper bottle aged less, or the same bottle and not left for years? Who knows. There’s one more left.

La Scala, Canberra

Our meals were delicious as always. Mine was the Cod special, with mushroom, spinach, baby tomatoes and a pepper and saffron sauce.

La Scala, Canberra

For Rish, the very CHILI veal scallopini. Spicy, as expected.

La Scala, Canberra

Dessert for Rish while I finished the wine, a white chocolate and coffee pana cotta. Delish.

La Scala, Canberra

Then for a coffee and a brainstorm at Babar, as everywhere else was either closed or only had outside tables (on the -6 degree night, no less). Got to people-watch, and do a virtual butchers paper effort. Ahh, ramblings. xx

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Oh, Hi Canberra winter.

Yes, temperature of minus 6.5. APPARENT TEMP -9.7. And still minus two when I left for the gym at six am.

Canberra Winter

A frost.

Canberra Winter

Obstacles on the walk to work at 8:30 in the morning.

Canberra Winter

And these clothes are clearly not substantial enough. Cute, but failing to warm me.

(I should add that only HALF the electric blanket gave up. Much snuggling required.)

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Telstra tower

<3 Canberra

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