Actually, it is only 3 or so hours drive from Sydney, but we had to go via a little town called Bungendore to see my wife's parents.
We were in Canberra to see my parents off as they hit the road again. Basically, they've been travelling around Australia for the last 4 years and are on their way to Tasmania, via Melbourne, for a few months.
I lived in Canberra for about 10 years. Canberra is a great city for some but I prefer Sydney. The only reason I stayed in Canberra was because of the job I was doing at the time. When that finished, I moved to Sydney.
I have had some well-deserved rest, although not near as much as I would have liked. Thanks for the wishes, though.
Cheers,
Maso