In fact we didn't have enough time to visit everything we wanted to see...
The Australian War Memorial is a wonderful national memorial to commemorate the sacrifices of Australians who have served during wartime....
The 'Roll of Honour'....over 100,000 names....
After seeing his Great Uncle Frank's name on the roll, James went hunting for more names....
The 'tomb of the unknown soldier'.....very moving....
The remains of our unidentified soldier were recovered from France and bought home in 1993 and interred in this magnificent 'Hall of Memory'.....
The Unknown Soldier represents all Australians who have been killed during wartimes....
Some real life used artefacts and miniature war scenes to help us to appreciate the conditions that Australian soldiers had to endure.....
All Victoria Cross medal holders are recognised here......Australia's bravest........
'Here is their spirit, in the heart of the land they loved; and here we guard the record which they themselves made'
Charles Bean, 1948
So sad that your adventure has finished. I have loved reading your posts about your trip....a trip I would dearly love to do with our kids.
ReplyDeleteWelcome home and I look forward to hearing about your next adventure when the time comes....you have done it once I bet there will be more journeys in the future lol
I remember trying on those uniforms at the War Memorial years and years ago.
ReplyDeleteI've just had a read back through your blog, what an amazing adventure. It brought back some great memories from when my parents took my siblings and I across the Nullabor to WA when I was 12. Busselton, Esperance and the Pinnacle Dessert were my favourite spots! I'm sure your kids will look back with fond memories too!
I could visit the War Memorial every single time I go to Canberra - it's brilliant! Only 2 weeks left for me, so sad :-(
ReplyDeleteA lovely pic that one of your pair near the poppie wall Megan.You got back just in time to beat the floods. What a wonderful adventure for your family.
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