after we miraculously were on time for the 4:30 flight, we realized that this tiny airport was, a) filled with children. filled.; and b) had absolutely no security. we just walked out to the plane when it was time to board. i will skip over the part where the plane had propellers, and the part where i couldn't change seats because i might throw off the balance of the plane, and will just say that we made it to brisbane in one piece.
we headed to the brisbane backpackers, where sarah-mae had lived for most of her time in brisbane, checked in, and then went to the west end to grab some dinner. it was saturday night, so there were lots of people out, enjoying the bars and restaurants down the main street. after dinner, we headed back to our room at the hostel and got a good night's sleep.
the next morning, we got up early and headed downtown. we walked past the museum, library, and performing arts centre, across the queen street bridge, through the queen street mall, and over to a bus stop to head out to mount coot-tha. mount coot-tha is a mountain just outside of the city, that offers an incredible lookout. it did not disappoint!
performing arts centre
brisbane river and central business district
brisbane, from mount coot-tha lookout
after enjoying the lookout, we headed downhill to the botanic gardens. we wandered around the gardens for about an hour, saw a wedding, a lot of plants and trees, and some bush turkeys, too. after leaving the gardens, we walked along the river, to the west end market, which is open on sundays. it was great to wander through the booths and enjoy something that sarah-mae got to do on a regular basis while she was there before.
after the market, we decided to hop on the ferry and ride up to the university of queensland. we wandered around the campus, which was pretty empty because it was a sunday, and the day before spring break. but it was great to see the sandstone buildings, open grassy spaces, and some of the student hang-out areas. it was also great to hear some of sarah-mae's stories from her time there almost 10 years ago.
UQ ferry stop
sarah-mae at her old stomping grounds
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