Goulburn Railway, Riverside and Wetlands, Goulburn New South Wales

We didn't know it was such a scenic, pretty place - the walk alongside the Goulburn river.  We followed it until it led on to the Goulburn Wetlands, which is still under construction and growing all the time.  It reminded me of the type of area you could base a story on.  The "Badlands" in Stephen King's "It" comes to mind.

(If you walk there, look over your shoulder!)

Rail memorabilia.  Note how blackberry has no bounds.  Takes plenty of prisoners! 

Part of the golf course near the river.  What an ideal spot. I can't imagine the number of golf
balls deposited in the river.  We happened to find one as we passed by.  Small things...

A delightful leaf covered bridge on the river walk

A metal "welcome" sign to the arty-sit-area, also alongside the river

War Memorial, Rocky Hill, Goulburn

Swamphens.  Cheeky!

"Ullo ullo ullo.  Who are you, then?"

The Machinist Walks On.

Lake Burley Griffin 4 - Australian Capital Territory

It seems that although Lake Burley Griffin is one vast - well - lake, each direction has different flora and fauna and landscapes.  There's always something that catches my eye.  These geese would have gladly picked at my eye if I had of shown any fear.  

I trembled inside, though.  

Birdlife:  They all wanted to chase me.  But I stood strong.  Gangsters. 

The trunk had split into three lanky branches, which were doing the Mexican wave...

Hey up! Who goes there....?

Silver Birch Splendour 

The Machinist Walks On

Fluff!  I wouldn't have gotten this close if it were Spring.  Lucky that we walked the
Burley Griffin circuit in Winter.

Lake Burley Griffin 3, Australian Capital Territory

As I posted these pics, I realised how blurry they are.  That's because I'm below average on photography skills. Nevertheless, I think you will be able to make out what is going on.  This is another direction of Lake Burley Griffin in our National Capital.  The various Embassies are also in this area.

A wee breeze in the trees.  Not that you could tell with these strong fellas.

Choppy waters

Black Mountain and the Telstra Tower

Part of Yacht Club

How good does the Aussie flag look - towering over the top of autumnal beauty

Bronze galloping horse

Chinese Culture in the Capital

Bronze bird

Living birds of a feather....

This is NOT the place to pee!

The Machinist Walks On

Lake Burley Griffin 2, Australian Capital Territory

Lake Burley Griffin on a sunny day.  Walking in nature actually does something good to my brain and the way I think. 

Views and reeds

Ducks! Oh and if you look at the trees in the distance, they seem to be "dipping" their bottoms
in the lake. 

Yet another angle

Love these bullrushes 

Carillon.  Oh and clover in the foreground 

Black Mountain Tower

The Machinist Walks on

Lake Burley Griffin 1, Australian Capital Territory

We didn't fancy walking.  Not because it was raining, but because - well - we just didn't fancy it.  But we went after all.  We had no plans as to where we were going to walk.  The Machinist just pulled up at Lake Burley Griffin.  We got out.  We walked.  

This is what we saw:  Scenes from around (part of) Lake Burley Griffin:  

Captain Cook Memorial

The National Library

The Machinist walks on

Swans on the lake

It LOOKS cold, don't you think? 

Old Parliament house in front of the New Parliament House

More black swans

The National Carillon

Rusty Metal retaining wall 

More rusty metal wall

I loved the way these were blowing in the wind.  I'm amazed it's not blurry. 

Overcast Lake

The Science and Technology Centre: Questacon

The other side of the Lake - Lots of Oak trees!

Approaching Parliament House

After a brisk walk - hot coffee at Hudsons of Dickson (my brother's old cafe)

They still use the names my brother allocated to sandwiches, bagels and drinks.  This makes
me smile, as the new owners are Asian and the names are so very British!