Let's Get Brizzy.

Yesterday we went to big bad Brisbane and it was a ball to say the least. We were able to take a short, and fairly painless train ride into the city where our first stop was the Milton station. Right across the road is the xxxx (4ex) brewery and bottling facility. We were very excited go in the tour of the factory but we weren't quite as lucky as we thought we might be since they were all booked up. But regardless we went on, what Brian refers to as "the short tour," aka head to the pub and have a pint. We were shocked at the price of beer there though, only 5$ a pint. That's a steal anywhere else. While we were there, we were lucky enough to see a guy having his bachelor party (sorry we weren't brave enough to take pictures) because he was actually wearing a wedding gown. It was hysterical. We both agreed that it made up for not being able to actually go on the tour.

Back on the train and the next stop was South Brisbane where we were able to check out the Queensland museum, which was free! We have come to terms with the fact that it may be the only free museum we have ever been to and it was spectacular. There was a history of how Queensland was settled, animals and plants of the area, tons of stones that can be found and mined in the state, as well as a great deal of aboriginal history along with lots of artifacts. These included, but not limited to: drums, spears, clothes,pots, chest plates, among other bits and pieces that have been collected over the years.

After four levels of the museum we walked across the Victoria bridge crossing the river the bisects Brisbane and headed straight for the shops. The queen street mall was very cool as in it says both inside and it, as well as above ground and below. We didn't have a shopping spree or anything, but just one pair of sandals was purchased (for Jes of course).

To end our day of adventure we went on the Ferris wheel that was located just near the train station and in the heart of the cultural center. They gave us a little tour of the city via speaker while we took our twelve minute ride around and around. Each minute there was a new point of interest that was pointed out on the skyline.

Just as a heads up, we went to the beach for the morning and have successfully made it to our next stop with a woman named Jo-Anne. There is much more to come about it! Stay posted!

Until later,
Jes and Brian