second day in Brisbane (Qld ) (Saturday, 07/04/2009)
Weather: very nice, windy / Temp: 24 ° C / Wind: 3 - 4 HE
Last night the temperature has dropped down to 12 degrees. This blowing in the morning, an unpleasant wind. Our second quilt, which we have obtained the "Kea depot Brisbane", will probably soon get used. Breakfast is served today in Büssli. The talkative "Magpie", right before our Büssli feel the cold very little.
We start our journey of discovery through the city again walk in the "Culture Center Station and the Victoria Bridge downstream first.
Here are successively the "Art Gallery", the "State Library of Queensland," the "Gallery of Modern Art" and the "Queensland Museum. The graffiti on the Bauabschrankung along the shore path is because even some artistic value than normal graffiti.
The building of the "Gallery of Modern Art" is an architectural treat and reminds us of the KKL in Lucerne.
follows the same then the William Jolly Bridge, where the few resident tramp in Brisbane. Three of them we have seen :-)
Immediately builds on the "Gallery of Modern Art" "Brisbane" is currently a new pedestrian bridge, "Kurilpa Bridge.
This ingenious suspension bridge with the refined steel cable tension is undoubtedly be another highlight in "Brisbane" city. This poster shows the project at the site shows how it will become.
The view from the William Jolly Bridge to the skyline in the background is now already an impressive photo opportunity.
Before we go back towards the city, let's look briefly the "State Library of Queensland on. The "Information Center" within the library is huge. Series as there are internet terminals and chairs to read or something to learn on your own laptop via wireless.
The view from the library platform of the skyline is also very nice.
Next to the Victoria Bridge "is a war monument in memory of the fallen" Brisbane "in World War II.
over the Victoria Bridge, we walk on to the old "City Hall", which opened 1930th A long-drawn cab excited general attention.
The "City Hall" has the only building in the city with a tower that is released as a viewing platform for the public. This is located some 76 m in height, it's better than nothing.
The tower itself is 92 m high and contains a peal of bells. The lobby is like the whole building was built in style.
The views of the surrounding city is very impressive, but not great. This still needs to be superior height (such as the observation tower in Sydney), but also the direct views of the River.
The immediately next to the "City Hall" lying "Albert Street Uniting Church" looks cute from above.
The ancient elevator's going down again. This holds only 8 people. Fortunately, the tourist rush is not very large. A small break on a bench with a "Kangaroo", even if it is only made of iron would do well. walk
We continue to "Queen Street", where we were yesterday already. In "Queens Plaza" we discover a large food court with cuisine from different countries. We now choose something from Chinese. A delicate crepe for dessert we enjoy too.
Then we'll look at the "Brisbane Arcade Gallery Shopping" in more detail. This passage is a true gem.
The expansion, mainly of wood, the two-story hall is a cozy warmth.
It houses because just fine boutiques and jewelry shops, and an equally elegant, yet very cozy café on the first floor.
has the Brisbane police, like many other cities, also has a sport bike team.
These are very well equipped and decorated with the typical police colors.
Our weekly ticket is also true for the fast "City Cats". So we use this opportunity to climb to the pier below the hotel "Conrad Treasury Brisbane" such and ride it up the river to the last station.
This motor catamarans are extremely low. You can hear the engine and propeller noises barely. They glide almost silently, with perhaps 50 km / h over the water.
The view of the skyscrapers from the water is naturally even more impressive. Unfortunately, in the winter time many fronts in the shade.
We pass under the old "Story Bridge," which serve as a competing photo opportunity for "Harbour Bridge" in "Sydney" must.
are above this bridge, along the banks more and more residential buildings.
Even million-dollar super villas are among them.
We scan from pier to pier up to the last station and return with the same ship back.
Below the Goodwill Bridge is the pier, "South Bank 2", where we get out and walk the rest up to the Bus station on foot.
Before the "Culture Center" is a demonstration rather than folklore and acrobatic performances. We linger a bit before we board our bus to the campsite.
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