Suburb #12 - Chifley - the reboot edition

Dear me...it seems like one blog post a year is my limit these days...But lets try and go for at least a second one this year! I am determined to get back into the suburb groove!

Next up was Chifley - 14 years ago I was somewhat motivated to go here by the thought of a yummy breakfast as Bite to Eat and also some light on the hill type inspiration - so I guess while so many things have changed, at least some thing about me stay the same. 

About 2,700 people live in Chifley which was established in 1966. After an amazing glutinous breakfast and coffee (yes this has changed - had to be some plus to perimenopause and management stress right?), I limped off around the suburb from the local shops. I was determined not to let my back/leg win and get a suburb walk in and largely succeeded!

I was buoyed by the fact that the blossoms were finally out - the moment when the mood in Canberra starts to change immediately

And that these pictures on the pavement were still there...

Some other bits of the suburb were also the same...

Though I must admit I was quite sad to see a lot of the fabulous old houses have been replaced by soulless modern monstrosities...thank you to those who have not given in yet!

I had, however, forgotten just how much Chifley is the essence of the 'bush capital'. I saw so many animals and birds on this beautiful weekend Canberra day that it was like I was in a national park. 

I met many beautiful birdie friends :) and was particularly excited by the noisy gang gangs that I see so rarely these days near me.

There were also kangaroos everywhere! Particularly in an area that one of the locals told me she calls 'Kangaroo Valley' because of how much they love it.

Given all the beautiful plants, views and open spaces I can understand what the kangas see in the place!

And there were also still some surprises and Chifley personality still shining through as well...

Thank you Chifley you may have killed my skeleton but you definitely helped restore my spirit :)

Stirling next stop after Chifley paintings done (suburbing certainly takes a lot longer when you walk rather than drive and paint as well as take photos, but its worth it!).

Suburb #11 - Hackett - the reboot edition

So about a year ago before life went slightly of course I visited suburb #11 which was Hackett and then promptly even forgot to blog about it....so anyway here are at least the photos! So I can re-start my adventures again with #12 sometime soon.

More than 3,000 people live in Hackett which was established in 1960. As normal, I started my walk at the local shops....

It was a lovely pre-xmas Canberra evening....

I was amazed at how many friends I met on my wanderings...

I love the fabulous houses this suburb with their retro charm - so far they have survived here unlike in others inner north suburbs like Braddon.

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I loved all the small touches of community in this suburb...

And it turned into such a gorgeous evening....with a smashing sunset and some unexpected Christmas light fun :)