More of Brisbane

What a wondeful fortnight I spent in Brisbane. Jan and Ken were my hosts and made me most welcome and comfortable. At weekends we met up with other family members; visited Steve Irwin's Zoo and went up Q1 where we stood at a height of 690ft above sea level. From the Q Deck we had a 360 degree view of the ocean, beaches and the residential areas built on reclaimed land- a series of mini canals, with boats parked alongside. The lift in Q1 rises 78 floors in 46 seconds. Jan, and Rhonda in Perth, are members of Jack's family on his mother's side. It was good to be introduced to so many of the family members, and made so welcome by all.
My days in Brisbane were busy and full. I set out each day with Jan at 7.15 as she went to work. I completed the self-guided city walk over a period of days, as I kept being sidetracked in the parks especially. The Botanic Gardens also were splendid. I went on a couple of tours - Byron Bay with it's spectacular views over the ocean and sightings of whales; and Mt Tamborine, where we went on a rainforest skywalk, viewed a superb waterfall, visited beautiful gallery shops and a winery. I enjoyed a trip up and down the River Brisbane, which is busy all day with river craft; went on the Brisbane "Eye"; enjoyed the museum and art gallery in Brisbane. I had many and varied experiences. Having difficulty in getting photos to download, but will try again.

Brisbane Week 1

bottle tree

Roma Parklands in the "Spectacular Garden" as it is called. Plants are changed every 6-10 weeks to ensure perpetual display of colour.

Wow. Was this exhibition worth going to! 100 dresses on display. Fab