Brisbane

Went into Brisbane today, 40 min on the train. Fabulous city-mixture of colonial buildings and very modern. Walked down the Southbanks- site of Expo 1988, took the "Seacat" across the river. Tour bus up to Mount Cootha- fabulous views of city, then on to the Botanical Gardens- lizards, ibis, exotic trees everywhere! Ate out then returned on train. Weather brilliant for British Summer! Goes dark at 6 pm!
Tasmania is going to be cold! Will leave shorts behind!