25 July: The last day in Brisbane
The day dawned bright and clear but cooler. Waiting at the pedestrian crossing was our resident Ibis who has obviously set up his domain with easy access  to a variety of takeaway bars. People just walked around him.
This time we did a right turn down Queen Street which led us to the Botanic Gardens. It is the middle of winter so the flower beds are being replanted. There was some color, but another couple of months will make a huge difference.
We had been told of the exhibition of the costumes used for 'Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries'. Yesterday they held high teas in the Old Government House grounds. Tickets had sold out long ago and many guests wore costumes de jour. It was much better that we could go today. It's an exhibition well worth attending if it comes our way.
From there we crossed through the University campus and on to the new Goodwill foot and cycle bridge to discover the prestigious Southbank area.
First port of call was the Maritime Museum which Peter thoroughly enjoyed. They had the little yacht 'Pink Lady' that was used by Jessica Watson to circumnavigate the globe as well as the frigate Diamante on which the Japanese signed their surrender from WWII. It's the first time I have been through a frigate.
We then moved on to start the walk along The Arbour which winds its way along south side of the River. It has been designed with the same artistic creativity as typifies all the new building in this stunning city. It is truly inspirational and obviously appreciated by residents and tourists alike, even on the first Monday of the third term.

So all up, our Aussie experience has been enlightening with its contrasting experiences. We have now covered much of this vast prehistoric continent and are impressed by the progress giving a more balanced society. No wonder so many of our Kiwis have moved across the ditch for a preferred lifestyle.