Bus Trip to Canberra

The bus journey was uneventful. It was similar to travelling on National Express. Grumpy driver, uncomfortable seats!! We stopped in several places both for passengers and for, I think, the driver to log in or deliver something. Some of the places we travelled to before we arrived at Yass were Cloninbane, Stathbogieshire, Wangeratta, Wodonga, Waggawagga, Gumleygumley and Gundagai!! A whole new world!! The countryside was pretty much like England, just as green, but what defined it most were the shapes of the trees, which definitely did not look like our trees. The massive Eucalyptus Gums, of which there are 804 varieties, scatter the hillsides like giants. About four hours in to the trip we arrived at Albury station, which you can see on the photo. This was a stopping off point for some and a lunch stop for others. We had about 30 mins rest here. It was very hot, but the station was cool. It had a sort of a cafe where I bought some sandwiches and a drink. Then we were on our way again. About an hour out from Canberra, we stopped at Yass where I had to change buses. It was actually only a service station with McDonalds, KFC etc. The coach was ready and waiting. I changed my luggage over, went for a cup of tea and then it was time to get on our way to Canberra. An hour later we arrived. I spent that hour talking to an Australian lady of 84 who was on her way home. She was very interesting and told me some things about the journey and about herself!! It passed the time. As we approached Canberra bus station I could see Marg waiting for me. The journey had not been arduous and had gone quickly, much better than flying, which would have taken me less than an hour!!