I've been to Brisbane before, prior to the major flooding of 2009, and had a magical morning in the Botanical Gardens which lie along the river and the mud flats, and thus are a magnet for the shore birds. This is where I saw an Eastern Curlew, with its long curved bill... such an exotic bird sighting for me.
Today our ship docks outside the city, along a cruise ship wharf which delights with fish restaurants and coffee shops. Just a 500 yard walk along the river brings you to the city ferry, which plies its route up and down the river, from suburbs to University, with city in between.
Brisbane is a lovely mix of old and new architecture, skillfully blended into a harmonious aesthetic. On the far side of the river is a series of parks which spill into the Museum and Opera House. Then there are more eclectic houses before the University. I see a lot of students, a multitude of nationalities.
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