Canberra #1
Today’s run took me through the
Canberra Nature Reserve behind Nick and Penny’s home. After 14 hours on the
plane to Sydney and a 4 hour bus ride (including break down on the highway) to
Canberra, I was feeling pretty beat at 1 pm when Nick and Penny picked me up
from the bus station. But I got a slow but steady 5k in after catching up with
them over a delicious omelet and tea. There’s a great trail behind their house
that goes through the reserve. Reminded me a lot of some of the paths in
southern New Guinea, heard lots of birds and saw very few humans. I climbed a
very large hill for a beautiful view and explored some side trails. The trail
cut across two big roadways and on the second I forgot to look right first and
was rightfully honked at angrily. Have to train myself to look the proper way!
I spent my run mostly enjoying the
scenery, trying to process the long day, and prepare for tonight. I arrived in
Australia with all my baggage in one piece and easily found the bus to
Canberra. I’m getting pretty good at carrying three backpacks and a solar
battery by myself, but it’s exhausting! The bus ticket inspector was friendly
and we were sharing travel stories. He told me he just spent 6 weeks in Europe
for his 21st and only spent $17,000. That’s more money than I have
for this whole year! I sat next to a friendly New Zealander on the bus. We
spent most of the ride trying to spot kangaroos in the countryside before the
other could. I was so happy to see Nick and Penny at the bus stop and settle in
to their bright, fun home. I couldn’t help myself and already gave Nick a copy
of the dictionary and Penny a copy of the alphabet book. They liked them of
course!
I thought about what to wear/bring
tonight to meet Lauren at her farewell party at her home. I’m looking forward
to meet her and other ANU linguistics students – I only hope I can stay awake!
Until next time,
Kate
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