After our excellent park tour we walked across the Kurilpa Bridge to the Southbank where we enjoyed a couple of cold beers on the verandah of the Plough Inn and watched the crowds below enjoying the Christmas markets and Streets Beach. However, storm clouds were gathering and thunder rumbled in the distance, so we decided to head to our planned dinner destination at the Treasury Casino before getting caught out by the weather. This proved a wise decision as we just made it before the rain hit. I shant bore you endlessly with the dinner details, but OMG, it was good. Steak and bugs for $25 and wine for $3 for members was unbelievale value for such delicious food. |
It is now very hot in Brisbane and fast approaching Christmas so this week we decided to add a little festive cheer to our weekly hike. We began with a guided walk through the Roma Street Parklands where, despite the oppressive heat, we caught some cool breezes passing through the shady park. Roma Street Parklands cover 16 hectares in the centre of Brisbane, and being djacent to Brisbane Transit Centre and the Roma Street Station means they are easily accessible. This year they are celebrating their 15th year of existance in what was once the old railway yards. We had booked a free guided walk for 1 o'clock and our guide, Jenny, was very knowledgable and flexible in showing us around and explaining the history, the different garden sections and their plants, the scattered artworks throughout and so much more. We went well over the suggested hour and thorougly enjoyed our visit. After dinner and the storm, which turned out to be a bit of a fizzler, we looked at the Myer Christmas windows, watched the Christmas Parade, then the City Hall Light Spectacular, and finally to round off the night, viewed the fireworks over the river. All in all, a pretty grand day out, and, despite thinking we weren't doing much walking, we actually covered 10 kilometres. This year, my third of retirement and being able to be a part of The Hungry Hikers, has been another wonderful time of being surprised and delighted by the many walking (and eating) possiblities around our part of the world. Hopefully many more lie ahead. Merry Christmas to all, and may your boots keep on walkin' as well.
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Helen
22/12/2016 02:50:17 am
A hot and sticky day, out and about in the city, but a fabulous way to round off the year and welcome Christmas.
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Bridget
29/12/2016 04:30:09 pm
Although I am just now seeing this blog with so much more to read, my heart smiles beyond what I can explain to know that you are doing what you hoped many years ago, to capture the essence of being alive through words and pictures... You are a beautiful spirit, Laurel.
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