Mount Coot-tha

We spent a lovely afternoon taking in the views of Brisbane City from the look out at Mount Coot-tha.
(and Andy really enjoyed the rolo ice-cream!!)

The view from Mount Coot-tha lookout.

Up Mount Coot-tha with Brisbane city behind us.

Koala Cuddling

A great family day out to the local koala sanctuary.

This was our new friend Mr Peebody - he was kind enough to poo in Andy's hand!!!
Cuddling a koala was a definate highlight for all of us! (But they wouldn't let us take him home!!)

Mingling with the wildlife.

A few more new friends.

Andy and Louise spending more time with the locals!
A great day spent at the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary.

Holland Park Motel

Andy and Lou decided to spend a quiet afternoon by the pool at the Motel ...
Please note the shop opposite in the top left photo - could we have picked a better location!!!

Little Monster!

Georgia the little monster!

Beer Coolers

Andy and Lou decided to treat themselves to some Aussie beer coolers.
The 3rd one is for David - but you can buy your own beer!!!
xxx

Brisbane 22nd September 2008

Today Louise and Andy headed out in Brisbane to do a bit of sight seeing.

They had a lovely day out in the sun then headed back to cook dinner for mum and dad on the BBQ (go Andy the master chef!)

Everyone is still having a lovely time - sending all our love back to those in the UK.

(Happy Anniversary Mum & Dad, love Louise & Andy - hope you've had a great day!)

Out on the City Cat having a jolly sail up and down Brisbane River.

A beatiful day out in Brisbane.

Abba Tribute

On a lovely trip into Brisbane Louise and Andy discovered that there is a call for Abba Tributes all over the world! As you can see by Louise's reflection - she is NOT impressed!! Come on Planet Abba - time to storm Australia!!!

Gheko!

Look closely for Louise and Andy's new friend - the gheko that lives outside their hotel room!

South Bank by Night

Louise, mum, dad, Debs, Jamie and baby Georgia headed down to South Bank for the Friday night markets. A lovely night had by all while poor Andy was tucked up in bed with a cold.

The group headed for a chinese, a wander around the markets (Louise got a new hat), and then a nice walk down the South Bank in Brisbane.

Hitting the town

On a couple of occassions we have made it to the pub!
(Andy looking slightly worse for wear!!!)

Holland Park Motel

This is our hotel room and the view from our window at night!

Brisbane Storms!!!

Hey all in the UK!

Well Andy and Louise haven't really been taking too many pics but want to let everyone know that they're having a great time in Brisbane. Louise went down to the South Bank for a nice evening out with mum, dad and the gang - it was beautiful seeing the city by night.

Louise and Andy have spent many a happy hour lapping up the sunshine and splashing about in the pool - Louise has managed to get herself sun burnt! Even though we've had 2 crazy nights of tropical storms! The lighting has been phenominal!

We're heading off into the city tomorrow to do some sightseeing so there'll be plenty of pics to come!

Scary Animals!

The Biggest Scariest Animal in the Zoo!!
Grrrr - nice tiger ears Andy!
(now give them back to Georgia!!)

Kukabora!

The Kukabora (top left) is noisy enough to wake the dead!
Luckily Georgia was on hand to tame the local wildlife!

Steve Irwin's Zoo

A few new friends!