On Sunday we went to Brisbane with our good friends Fiona & Geoff.
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Karen at Southbank. This is part of a lovely riverside area in the CBD. It has salt water pool including artifical beach.
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Brisbane is the capital city of Queensland located on the Brisbane River.
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We enjoyed a sunny ride on one of the many taxi ferrys that transport people across the CBD.
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Fiona & Geoff.
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St Stephen's Church strikes a contrast against the modern streetscape.
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One of several paddle boats that travel up & down the river.
Brisvegas at Night
I did not take the following photos. I thought I would include them to show the beauty of this city at night.