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Having wrapped up the research into the Donald/Galbraith branch of the family and really not  in the mood to start any new research, we went away. Canberra was our choice and we explored parts we hadn't done before. We arrived at the Australian War Memorial, before it opened and went to the original main entrance, to enter there.  Once inside we were asked if we would like to do a 90 minute free tour of the Galleries. We said yes, and nearly two hours later we finished. Our guide was excellent and with out a written script was able to explain the various exhibits she was showing us. The tour finished in the new building and after a quick bite to eat we had a quick look, with the promise to come back on Monday. On Sunday we wandered around the Fyshwick Markets and then went to the Book Cow bookshop in Kingstown, followed by morning tea at Bittersweet Cafe. Morning tea view. Books 'might' have been purchased. (As one does) Somewhere else we explored on Sunday was Kings Park o...