2013... Three days were hardly enough to fully appreciate Australia's capital. Sunshine, pink and white spring blossom and masses of golden wattle decked the boulevards, lakeside and parks. We enjoyed the national Gallery of Art, National Portrait Gallery, the War Museum and both Old and New Parliament House. Old Parliament House is now the Museum of Australian Democracy and had a special exhibition of Arthur Boyd's life and art work. There is also the old press gallery, as it was, on display. A fascinating history. New Parliament House had a special exhibition of "25 Treasures" - a selection of art by notable Australian artists. The Australian War Museum had the WW! rooms closed for renovation at present, to be ready for the centenary in 2014. The other extensive displays were excellent.

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