The House(s) of Fran_mart

 Our stay continues.

 Some photos around town.   I start with  the construction site formerly known as Commonwealth Park.  It is a mess,  and the bloke I spoke to was unsure when they'd finish but hoped before the site is set up up for the next Floriade.  Resign, Sally Barnes, for this annual fiasco.  Oh - she has resigned, but apparently for being old, not because of poor policies. The Grey-headed Flying Foxes are back in numbers. An interesting crane being shifted around.  The driver is on the end of the jib travelling backwards! Another crane: this one removing the site office from our facade removal project as they have finished  after about 18 months. Jobs I wouldn't like - an ongoing series.  I have spoken to these folk in the past https://franmart.blogspot.com/2019/04/in-memory-of-window-cleaner.html and they are mainly rock climbers keeping in shape and earning a few $$$ while doing so.  They are also young. A couple more window cleaning ph...

 We are making a few visits to Canberra as the year runs down.  These are mainly due to both of us having to get medical clearance to renew our drivers licences (and in my case follow-up on an issue detected in that process).   Departure on 19 November was slightly delayed by calling in to the official opening of the Mallacoota Endemic Garden .  The speeches etc hadn't started but there looked to be a good roll-up and the garden looked excellent. The drive up was basically a drive.  Somewhat enlivened by several Goannas seen on and near Imlay Rd. including one small one which I had to straddle - but thankfully it looked OK after I had passed! After unloading I went to the Arboretum to check for the Painted-snipe, which was not available.  Its friend, a Buff-banded Rail was more obliging. A family of Australian Wood Ducks came for a swim. An Eastern Rosella had a drink  ... .. while a pair of Red-rumped Parrots combined the two activities.