Wednesday, 19 January 2022

Canberra in the post covid world - think ahead!





 We went for an overnight trip to Canberra in the holidays to see the magnificently joyful Jeffrey Smart exhibition. We dragged one of the kids with us, so the trade off was to go to Questacon and hang out at the hotel pool.
















I knew, due to past disappointment, that due to covid you needed to prebook your Questacon visit. You currently must wear masks and be vaxxed for enty. Also have the Canberra check in app loaded and ready to go.








We went for a swim before dinner, only to be turned away as the pool was fully booked. We made a booking for the next morning but could only get 10 am (and we had our gallery tix for 11). So my tip is book your pool slot when you book your hotel if you want pick of the times (or more than one time per stay).







Linking with #SkyWatch for the sliver of the moon

I can't recommend the Jeffrey Smart exhibtion enough. It's uplifting, funny and delightful. Gorgeous art. Pre book your time slot here. As we left Canberra, the bridges and freeway out of town turned into a Smart landscape. His work had infultrated how we looked at the world as we eased away from the city.










Lastly, we stopped at Some Cafe in Collector on the way home for lunch. Outdoor tables for Covidsafe eating are available, thought the cafe is housed in an early historic tavern. Burgers and salads, as well as all day breakfast options. Worth the pitstop.









Basically, the bottom line is, post covid we need to prebook. Everything.





Practicalities:

Jeffrey Smart at the National Gallery of Australia

Hotel Realm (we got the two bedroom residence, and room service breakfast for those wanting to minimise Covid risk)

Questacon

Some Cafe Collector






Further Reading:

Make the most of the Journey (pitstops on the way to the snow)

Overnight adventures with kids

24 hours in Canberra





Linking with #TravelTuesday #MCoW   #WednesdayAroundtheWorld #SharonsSouvenirs




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10 comments:

  1. Yogi♪♪♪24 January 2022 at 12:50

    Looks like a fun time, especially if one pre-books. I know it is a pain but here in Oklahoma, USA everybody acts like covid is over. The hospitals are bursting at the seams with the unvaccinated.

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  2. Jill Harrison24 January 2022 at 17:22

    We would really like to visit Canberra again... in the post covid world.... so much history to explore. Safe travels. I am visiting you today from Our World Tuesday.

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  3. Tanja/The Red Phone Box travels25 January 2022 at 12:45

    interesting exhibition #culturedkids

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  4. betty-NZ25 January 2022 at 13:11

    Your photos of you visit there are really great to see! Alas, life has certainly changed in the last couple of years.

    I appreciate your concern about comments on MCoW linkup. Each has to be approved to be seen, so that's why you don't see any until later :)

    Thanks for sharing your link at My Corner of the World this week!

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  5. Keith's Ramblings27 January 2022 at 05:21

    Great that you didn't allow covid to spoil your fun. The art looks delightfully different!

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  6. Zenbabytravel29 January 2022 at 02:24

    Jeffrey Smart exhibtion looks fabulous and uplifting as you say and yes the new world has the 'joys' of extra bookings, tests, vaccin passes, additional apps, all worth it though to get the culture and freedom back into our lives! Sending hugs from London, we are experimenting like Florida in the coming weeks less restrictions, let's see how it will work in practice for schools, hospitals and us all.

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    1. Zenbabytravel29 January 2022 at 02:25

      Oh and thank you so much for linking into #culturedkids and another beautiful and honest article and making me daydream once again about Australia!

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  7. Spare Parts and Pics29 January 2022 at 13:29

    The exhibition looks wonderful. Any your advice about pre-booking is a good tip!

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  8. Chimptrips30 January 2022 at 00:49

    Pre-booking does take away the spontaneity of any visits, but at least you got to enjoy the art exhibition. #CulturedKids

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  9. Keri A6 February 2022 at 08:01

    Travel's a whole different experience now, isnt it?! #CulturedKids

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