Twice Mice

It was bittersweet to return to Canberra after two years away. There are so many wonderful people there, and it is such a unique city – the bush capital. Small and delightful, yet with excellent institutions. Walking through the Australian National University, where I spent seven years of my life, made it all come flooding back. I was able to catch up with so many friends, and eat and laugh and drink with them and hear about how their lives have changed. It was so easy to be back – instantly I had a strong support network and knew the ins and outs of the city. My final weekend culuminated with a party at the Cookie Jar II – such a familiar and welcoming atmosphere. It broke my heart to leave them all behind again. I had one last dinner at the Pancake Parlour – home of my Pink and Purple Pancake Parlour Party for my birthday a few years back – and then turned my back on my hometown, and started by journey to Belgium.

Pancake Parlour

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