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Days 20 – 25: Brisbane sights

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Our time in Brisbane was full as Cindy found us many things to see – mostly for free!

A pagoda on the riverside walk

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Cindy and Tony with stone(d) roos

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Sandy’s ibis

The Story Bridge – Cindy and I paid to climb the tower on the right – about 24 m high

A historical building amidst the new towers – at night – from the river ferry

 

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Brisbane skyline

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City Hall Theatre stage

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Cathedral near King George Square – from top of City Hall clock tower

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An elephant for Ursula – to add to the collection. (Fit that in your luggage!)

The Anzac War Memorial

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The Treasury building became a casino – no hats allowed – not even Tilleys!

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This fountain replaces the historical rail yard in Roma Gardens

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Brisbane skyline

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Cindy and Sandy in Brisbane in Roma Gardens

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Brisbane sunset

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March 9, 2017 at 11:51 pm

Posted in Oz-NZ

Days 18 – 20: Our Eden Visit

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Ursula and Gabe ensured a wonderful stay in Eden, and provided excellent weather!

And thanks to them, and to all who follow my blog – despite infrequency, and to those who have provided feedback! We love hearing from you!

Sandy and Tony

 

Written by coastmariner

March 9, 2017 at 11:06 am

Posted in Uncategorized

Days 16-17: Now You Can See What I Said

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With a solid wifi connection, and a bit of time before our daily tour begins, I can begin to provide some images from our travels. Here are the pics from Lakes Entrance and Eden…

Lakes Entrance – Stump sculpture 1

Lakes Entrance wood carving 2

Lakes Entrance wood carving 3

Panorama view of Lakes Entrance

Our Eden pics to follow…

Tony

Written by coastmariner

March 9, 2017 at 10:39 am

Posted in Winter 2017