The tour ended on Level 3 at the Museum of Brisbane, where we happily filled another hour or so browsing through its fascinating displays. The museum showcases the living history of the city, examining how Brisbane and its people continue to change over time. |
Today wasn't a typical hiking day for us, but it was a memorable one. We donned our gladrags and played ladies, beginning with a high tea and Christmas concert in City Hall, put on by the Brisbane City Council. The round of Lord Mayor's Seniors Christmas Parties was on all week, twice daily, but tickets sold out fast, and why wouldn't they at the bargain price of $5? Early bookers were lucky enough to get tables in the concert hall and munch all the way through the concert. As we had balcony tickets, our high tea was served first in a side room. The food was delicious, with plenty of choice. An ensemble of Brisbane’s finest musicians and singers then provided top quality entertainment for over an hour. We were very much impressed and have marked this as a must do on our caledars for next year. After the concert we joined a free tour of City Hall and learned many interesting things from our professional guide as she took us through parts of the building not always open to the public. Leaving City Hall, we crossed King George Square to enjoy lunch at the Pig & Whistle, then it was a short, but very humid walk across the river to GOMA. The Gallery Of Modern Art is another fabulous free place to visit, full of interesting ever changing exhibitions. The Gallery is turning 10 and headlining the celebrations is 'Sugar Spin', featuring over 250 contemporary artworks exploring light, space, architecture and the senses. This was a day hard to beat. Just love our city. Even in the heat.
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