Manly to Brisbane

Sunday 18 July 2010

A little trip to Brisbane on the train wore out the Saaremaates today as we walked all around the city and then back to the RQYS. A couple of beers helped revive us as we watched the Laser Masters returning to the club.


On the foreshore at Manly was a bunch of large inflatable palm trees (sorry Ray and Chris, we could not harvest them for you).







We checked out the pile berths on the Brisbane River near the city centre and decided they were not for those of us who like a peaceful berth without wash from the constant river traffic.
Amongst the vessels would have to be one of the least attractive we have seen for a time (see right). Only a mother could love it!









Old Government House in Brisbane is a site worth visiting for many reasons. It contains a number of artworks by William Robinson including his 1995 Archibald Prizewinning 'Self Portrait with Stunned Mullet'. The presentation of information via video footage gives a detailed and interesting account of that period of Queensland's history,it has the delectable Sigrid Thornton presenting the commentary and its FREE.
That was our cultural outing for the week.