Last day in Oz

Botanical Gardens

Today is our last full day in Australia and we’re determined to make the most of it. A lazy start to the morning is perfect followed by a walk to the city and on to the Botanical Gardens. They are absolutely gorgeous, showcasing many of Australia’s plants and the setting is amazing with the city on one side and the Brisbane River on the other looking out to Kangaroo Point. The stroll demands a quiet rest on a bench overlooking the river watching both the river traffic and the wildlife. We continue over the bridge to Southbank and wander through the parkland to picnic green lawn where we’re lucky enough to find 2 empty deck chairs, well it would be rude to pass them by. An hour and several zzz’s later in this peaceful area our tummy’s are rumbling. The café street offers many possibilities for lunch but the Mexican offering a burger and a beer deal grabs Dave’s attention and I must admit the grilled chicken salad is good too.



Music at The Post Office Square

After reluctantly packing the bags, we set off for the city to Post Office Square. There’s live music on tonight courtesy of Rush Café, with tables and chairs spread over the grass the soft jazz covers by the band are very relaxing as the sun goes down. The walk back takes us through Queens Street Market, back over the river and through Southbank to West End. After many, many debates over where to eat and a few too many footsteps for my liking we settle on Habitat. Like the previous evening it has a relaxed vibe and the food is gorgeous, a sharing plate of pork loin with apple and caramelised onion plus salad followed by corn fed chicken, olive crusted potatoes and fennel salad. It was a fitting end to our Aussie dining experience, it’s all been presented with great pride and even greater passion for good food. We have a lot to learn from the Aussies in this department. And so to bed, tomorrow Hong Kong.