Hello all.
I am reporting to you live from the patio on the 37th floor of an apartment building in downtown Brissy (what locals call Brisbane).
It is 6:53 am with a mix of sun and cloud.
Georgia is still asleep but my combination jet lag and red wine sweats have woken me at this early hour.
Before Georgia arrived on Friday I only did a little bit of walking around near the Airbnb which is right downtown. The streetscape is very similar to downtown Vancouver, I find.
When I went out for this initial walk something happened that felt quite foreign to me. A bright, warm energy was radiating toward my body from all angles. I realized, I am in Australia and this is the sun.
What I am trying to say is – it’s bloody nice here!
No wonder they are all happy as clams and smile when they walk down the street and chit chat with everyone. They live in perpetual sunshine. Like, sunshine is always shining out of their ass.
Georgia and I spent our first night together in Brisbane going out on the town. For two nearly 30 year olds this meant getting a couple pints of Guinness at a nearby pub and then walking approximately one block to go for dinner. WILD I know!
The next day was taken at a luxurious pace and we spent quite a while lounging around. I think I was due for quite a sleep-in as the jet lag caught up with me and I also am getting over a bit of a head cold.
Later in the day we walked to the Botanic Gardens and along the water. We crossed the bridge over to South Brisbane and then looped back. We saw QUT (Queensland University of Technology) Gardens campus. We saw the old Parliament building. Twas’ a lovely mosey about the city.
I wasn’t too bothered about trying to pack it all in this weekend because I am planning to return for a few days later in my trip, where I will be staying in the vibrant South Brisbane area!
Today, Geo and I are going to drive back to her and Fraser’s place in Gold Coast, possibly stopping to do a wee bit of shopping on the way. Later I am told we are going to her friend’s place for a party to watch some rugby!
Tomorrow I am going to head down to Byron Bay for about 5 days (Geo will stay home as she has to work). I am looking forward to some serious beach and ocean activities!!
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