Hello again! After my last post about Thailand, I hate to fool you thinking I am the traveling queen- but yes this post is about my past weekend in Brisbane! Brisbane is a well known city in Australia- full of art, beaches, sunshine, and good vibes. It was a cheeky getaway here with my good friend after class on a Friday and arriving back in Newcastle the following Monday. (No I am not promoting skipping class while abroad..) Anyways, it was great to say the least. While Thailand was a dream in itself, it feels so much more intimate to explore the county you are living in. As I have made Newcastle my home, in essence all of Australia is my home. In this sense, I really appreciated this past getaway. Its almost like getting to know a friend more deeply; every corner and exploration you learn something new about your home. However, it is kind of a trap reeling me in even more- as if I thought I couldn’t love Australia even more?
The public transportation in Brisbane was really neat. There was a free ferry system just a walk away from our stay which took you to both coasts of the popular city. This made the city even more friendly, as walking every where was already a catch. Brisbane was one of the cleanest cities I have been too, incorporating the perfect amount of green to a busy city central. I highly recommend the visit to Brisbane, while here in Australia it remains lower on the list of places to see- I feel as if the humbleness just adds more value.
Now time to get back to reality and focus on exams! Weighed much differently here than in the States.. wish me luck again!