Well I learnt something new today, I found out what a Carillon is, and that here in Canberra we have quite a special one. Unfortunately I didn’t get to hear it played, we chose the wrong day, but I am going to go back!

Basically a massive instrument, made up of brass bells, and controlled by a huge keyboard type structure. Most commonly found throughout Europe in large churches.

So Canberra has one, given to us by Britain .. there was a wedding going on at the grounds, so we waited until they were finished and we wandered across the bridge. It is quite amazing really, but unfortunately not a lot to see as it is all the way up the top! They play music but only Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, I do really want to take the boys back so that they can experience it. Anyway here are a couple of photos!

Then of course there was an obligatory playground discovery as we checked out a new one. This one was quite cool, very modern and the boys had a ball. Except when Jordan fell from the top of the Climbing Wall, granted was less than 2 metres tall, but he freaked, and hurt his arm. We thought a trip to the hospital for x-rays might be in order, but he seems a lot better now, will see in the morning I guess.

Check out William scaling up that twisted ladder, he really has no fear, I don’t think Thomas even attempted it! So these are todays photos, it was a lovely afternoon getting out, although I am pretty tired after my lack of sleep overnight. I am thinking an early night is in order!

’til tomorrow