Thursday Update

Tuesday was spent fairly quietly as a recovery day from the Australia Zoo trip on Monday. A trip to some shops in town during the morning was followed by a swim in the pool during the afternoon. Though rain was forecast there was hardly a drop. After tea the kids (and others) enjoyed a swim in the pool with the lights all on. It looks like fun don't you think?

Wednesday was a trip to Brisbane, Queensland's capital city, about 100 k's south of us. Some car travel saw the group take a train into the city. One of Brisbane's main sights is Southbank. It is the former site of Expo 88 and has been transformed into a public garden and recreation area. It is great spot to have a swim in one of the many man made pools. Looks nice doesn't it?

From there it was a cruise on the River Cat, a catamaran 'bus' trip up and down the Brisbane River. It is a great spot to view the city from as you cruise effortlessly up and down the river. This was followed by a stroll through Brisbane's main shopping area and from there to the Roma St Gardens. This is a beautiful quiet spot with many glorious flower gardens.



Needless to say the kids slept well overnight and awoke a little later on Thursday morning. With a 'brew' to be bottled sometime over the next few days, it was all hands to the deck to get the bottles washed. Needless to say there was water everywhere but the kids enjoyed it and the bottles are washed ready to be filled in the next day or so.

Then it was off to the beach!

The weather remains cool, humid but dry with the forecast saying "Occasional Showers".