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Most people want to hit me over the head when I tell them I only allotted 6 days to Australia, but can I just say- I agree! One day when I have more time and money, I will dedicate at least 6 months or a year to this big island, but for this trip it must remain as a stopover to New Zealand. Luckily I managed to cram in a few irreplacable events in my Ozzy days, starting in Brisbane.
A few days in Australia...
Coffeecat2005-12-24 18:19:32
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Most people want to hit me over the head when I tell them I only allotted 6 days to Australia, but can I just say- I agree! One day when I have more time and money, I will dedicate at least 6 months or a year to this big island, but for this trip it must remain as a stopover to New Zealand. Luckily I managed to cram in a few irreplacable events in my Ozzy days, starting in Brisbane.
Some of the travellers that I've met along the way have offered me their couch for my journey, but more often than not, they're not on my route. Lucky for me, I was able to take Deb (from Laos) up on her offer. I met Deb for lunch in downtown Brisbane and having filled my belly, I opted for a walk in the botanical gardens. I then laid down on the grass and soaked up the hot rays of sunshine. What a joy to have no more humidity on my travels for the next little while! The purple jacaranda trees above me swayed in the wind and soon enough sent me to the land of zzzz's. When I came to, I managed
The numerous and beautiful jacaranda trees
to find my way through the mangrove walkway over to the 'city cat' river ferry service for a look at how the locals live. Well, those that can afford the riverfront property!
That evening, Deb and I had a chance to gossip and have a laugh at some of the photos from our time spent in Laos. Reminders of the beautiful green country, and reminders to most definitly go back there one day. Time flew by and sleep was needed, so much so that I forgot to capture Deb on film on Ozzy soil. How unusual for me! In the morning, I joined Deb for her power walk to the train station followed by a leisurely coffee in the center of Sandgate. The caffeine alerted my senses, although did not put me in the rush mode as it did back in the working days! I strolled over to Brighton beach, isn't it funny how familiar place names keep popping up! Having lived in Brighton
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Australia Gallery
