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Days 26 – 28 (February 26 – 28): Currumbin is Comin’…
A one and a half hour train ride from Brisbane took us to the Gold Coast and the community of Currumbin where my cousin, Gus Whitmore and his wife, June added to the amazing experiences we’ve had in Australia of guided tours by knowledgeable friends. Here are some images from those three days: (by the way, I have posted many of these in a video on Facebook and Instagram.) These images may be out of sequence.
“Beach south of Surfer’s Paradise
Surfers in distance
Feeding time at Currumbin Wildlife Park
Me too!
…and the lorikeets!
While others just watch…
Or snooze
Murwillumbah trip…
Woodwork seen in the Red Rattler Cafe
Sugar cane in the fields
And as the day ends…clouds gather…
Promising rain!
Days 20 – 25: Brisbane sights
Our time in Brisbane was full as Cindy found us many things to see – mostly for free!
A pagoda on the riverside walk
Cindy and Tony with stone(d) roos
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
Brisbane skyline
City Hall Theatre stage
Cathedral near King George Square – from top of City Hall clock tower
An elephant for Ursula – to add to the collection. (Fit that in your luggage!)
The Anzac War Memorial
The Treasury building became a casino – no hats allowed – not even Tilleys!
This fountain replaces the historical rail yard in Roma Gardens
Brisbane skyline
Cindy and Sandy in Brisbane in Roma Gardens
Brisbane sunset
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