Heading to UQ for a swim

The wait is finally over - the pool at the University of Queensland Aquatic Centre opened yesterday (pity we went on Sunday)! Read more here.

Doorways Of Brisbane

 

University of Queensland, St. Lucia

Fig.1

When you live in Brisbane you see big Moreton Bay fig trees all over the place but the tiny fruit they produce is loved and eaten mostly by birds and fruit bats. I've never seen proper figs growing so I don't know for sure but it looks pretty figgy to me.

Rays Beating Down

 

The normal temperature for this time of year is about 25˚C but this week it's been more like 30˚-35˚. Stinking! I chose a day in the mid thirties to take a leisurely stroll across the Green Bridge (green because no cars allowed only buses and bikes and walkers... otherwise more a steely concrete grey colour) and nearly passed out it was so boiling hot. Next time I'll try not to be so taken with the view and walk under the canopy.

Skywatch Friday

Uni Days

Busy corridors surround the University of Queensland Great Court. Visiting there almost made me want to be a student again. Hanging out on the grass in the shade... drinking freshly blended ice cold juices, eating at cafes and chatting.

Actually it seemed like it was a lot more civilised than my Uni days but we won't go into that.

Feeding the ducks at UQ

Oysters Natural

We went out for dinner with friends to A Salt and Battery in St. Lucia last night. Oysters were on the menu for some of us. (Not me - urrghhh!)

Waiting For The CityCat

A Salt & Battery

Fab fish and chips, bustling atmosphere and possible the best name for a fish and chip shop ever, no?