Space stations and platypuses

Shortly before I went to Continuum, I had the great pleasure of meeting Marcin Klak. Marcin is a Polish SFF fan and was this year's Going Under Fan Fund delegate. He was a charming companion and wanted to see two things while staying in Canberra: NASA's Deep Space Network station and a platypus.

The space station was easy enough.

( What a dish! )

After we'd thoroughly toured the displays in the visitor centre, we paused for a picnic lunch and to admire the birdlife.

( Birds )

We headed for the koala enclosure first, since there's usually a good chance of seeing something interesting. We weren't disappointed. Some rangers were doing some work on the enclosure and the usually elusive potaroos came out to find out what was going on.

( Potaroos )

And of course there were koalas.

( Koalas )

Finally, we headed into the wetland sanctuary in search of platypuses. I warned Marcin not to get his hopes up because they're often as elusive as the potaroos. Fortunately, this proved true.

( Platypus )

I'm playing hooky with my sister today and we have plans to head back out to Tidbinbilla. She has managed to get her camera replaced, so I'll be upgrading to her old one. Which means there should be more photos soon!