There are so many places to visit in Canberra – far more than my two days would allow. I did my best to see as much as possible, but my legs were still protesting after my ride around Dubbo Zoo!
After visiting Parliament House in the morning, I went off to the War Memorial in the afternoon. It is a very imposing building with great views back to Parliament House.
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There is so much to see in the building – it is hard to describe it. There is memorabilia from Australia’s first involvement in a war, which was in Ghana. There are many rooms with exhibits of various episodes in wars in which Australia was involved. Photos, stories, various items from the times, films and more. The sounds of battle can be heard, in different halls. To me it was somewhat overwhelming and I became quite emotional at times. It is hard to see, hard to realize how many Australians and others died at war.
The building where the memorial to the Unknown Soldier is a beautiful building with the ceiling a dome which is very impressive.
The ceiling over The Unknown Soldier
Red Poppies in the wall.
The Unknown Soldier
Looking towards the tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
There were guides taking groups on tours, and I overheard some of the information they were sharing.
So much to see – and so overwhelming too. I shed a tear or two! I don’t know if I will get back to Canberra again, and if I do, I would go again, as I saw only a small section of it really.
It is so well done. I feel privelideged to have been there.
It is free to enter, though they do request a gold coin donation, and there is was plenty of parking – even underneath the building and it was free too.
