Live Brisbane: Australia Day

We had a little incident and couldn't make our trip to some of the historic sites in Brisbane. The day was extremely hot, having a flash car I tried to put down my electric windows before getting in the car, this is when the back passenger window stopped half way and would not go up or down. As I was not able to lock the car we decided the visits would have to be called off for the day until the window was fixed.


On repair of the window we chose to go to the Open Day at Government House, every Australia Day Government House is open to the public.


The grounds are vast and you can walk all the paths without restriction and the property is actually open for tours and the local historic societies showcase some of the attractions close by. Again is was a stinking hot day and after walking around the grounds we could not force ourselves to stand in the line for the house tour. The house tour line was about five deep and fifty long and was out in the sun, no shade at all.

This was a short lived excursion and we will try to make a bit more effort next time. To do this God might make a bit more of an effort to give us a pleasant and sunny day but cooler day.

The last weekend in February is booked for a Historic Site day out.

Live Brisbane: A challenge

The silly season has now passed, it is time to start saving money and get back into a routine. Charlie and I will be visiting the city we live again this year, this weekend we are tripping around the northside of Brisbane, going to two of the most well known historic sites.That is historic in Australia terms, era 1800's.

First lunch, need nourishment, then to Windsor Historical Society and across the city to Newstead House.

Visit to take place Sunday, January 24, 2010. Report to be uploaded some time next week.

Live Brisbane: Mt Coot-tha

Sunday afternoon, December 13 2009.



As mention before we are limited to what experiences we can undertake due to a work injury my has husband has incurred. So off to Mt Coot-tha, to get a completely different view of Brisbane city.



We arrive at Mt-Cootha a lookout area west of Brisbane about 12 klms from the city. We took a sit on bench below the lookout to watch the the city light up as night arrived.


Even though it was a hot day, there was a beautiful breeze, the sky was clear and the view of Brisbane and its surround is impressive.


For a small cit the change between day and night is quite illuminating and really worth enjoying if you can make the trip up the mountain. We drive up and I am not aware of any transport options, but I sure there is. If you are keen I have seen people walk up the mountain.


Next at Live Brisbane: A tour of my home city, nothing has been planned yet. We are first going to get through Christmas and the New Year before we attempt to battle the crowds and taken on the next challenge.

Live Brisbane: A challenge

With my husband's shoulder still giving him trouble we can not yet do a trip to Wet 'n' Wild. I thought we could take a look at Brisbane from different angle, this could only mean a drive up to Mt Coot-tha lookout.

Next tourist exhibition - the afternoon of Sunday, December 13