Brisbane.
the 'Gateway to the Tropics'
It was a beautiful warm sunny day in midwinter?, as
we climbed,tired and clammy into the back of a
Brisbane cab, reg. no. (well no, we won't go into that)
waiting in line outside the Arrivals building at
Brisbane Airport.
The first day of a new life had just begun.

I asked the cabbie to take us to the City and a
good and reasonably priced hotel.
Two hours later ,after a shower and jetlagged to hell,
I decided to leave Karin and Liz in the room to sleep,
whilst I explored my surrounds.

Spotting a staff member of the hotel, I asked
her to direct me to the nearest bar.
To my shock and horror,I was informed that
'The Canberra' was a temperance hotel !!.
If the cabbie is reading this,I'm still looking
for you xxxxxxx MATE!!
Nearly 20 years on and that first disappointment
is still the only one.
Australia you Beauty.

Australian Explorer.
The following graphics are reproduced by the author with the express permission of australianexplorer.com xxxxxx William Jolly Bridge. Treasury Casino. Parliament House. City Hall. Post Office Square.
The City of Brisbane straddles the Brisbane River which meanders it's
way out into Moreton Bay.
There are numerous river tours available to the various attractions,
and ferry services are available to several points within the city. An absolute must for visitors:---
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary.

Useful websites for Brisbane Visitors.

Dining out.
Italian.
Bar and Grill.
Sea Food.
Riverside dining.
Shopping.
Queen St. Mall.
Southbank.
China Town.
Tours.
Brissie Tours.
Island Tours.
Ghost Tours.
Mirimar Cruise.
Whale Watch.
St. Helena Island.

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