The Nation's Capital

We have made it to Canberra and the life of a nomad is so busy that we're only just getting around to updating the blog!!  Since last time we have had a lovely time traveling through eastern Victoria, had a brief stop on the far southcoast of NSW and have climbed the largest hill in the country.  The synopsis is as follows:

• Checked out the Rip Curl pro surf comp at Bell's and decided we would die just trying to paddle out (!!)
• Cracked it at the tourists and easter holiday crowds on the Great Ocean Rd
• Had yummy fish and chips in Queenscliffe (reputed to be the best in the country - we are now committed to confirming this)
• Took Troopy on the Queenscliffe to Sorento ferry
• Admired the Mountain Ash (E. regans for the botanically enclined) in Tarra Bulga NP.  These are the largest flowering plants in the world reaching heights of up to 110 m (see the photo of a baby at 75 m below).
• Hung out with Southern Brown Bandicoots and Ground Parrots in Croajingolong (sp???) NP in eastern Vic
• Had some good and some average surfing experiences
• Took the long way up to Mt Kosciouzko (sp???)
• Hung out with friends in Canberra

Planning on some touristy things in the Nation's Capital today and tomorrow and then hitting the coast for some dedicated surfing time.  Will sort out some photos and post on flikr soon (my camera has crapped itself, so relying on Luke for the shots at the moment.