Sunday in the Parks
Day 3:
Brisbane
Yet another early day, 5:45 AM. Though while my day was just starting, the neighbors' night was just ending. The college coed neighbors, who were just gearing up for a night out when I was on my way to bed, were just pulling in at around the crack of dawn. So while they were sleeping it off, Tane Lee and I were on the way to the Daisy Hill Park koala sanctuary. With an estimated 135 koalas in the various eucalyptus trees around the sanctuary, it promised to be koala filled walk. To spot one during the day just look up in the branches for a lifeless fuzzy blob shape. Just out of the car, still in the parking lot even, Tane spotted the first koala, which is about the size of medium size teddy bear wedged in the "Y" of a tree, and just as active as the stuffed bears. With only 5 active hours a night and the rest of the time snoozing in the crooks of trees, they remind me a bit of the neighbors. While there were plenty of shapeless lumps high in the trees, none turned out to be koalas. Fraiser Island promises to have a cornucopia of koalas, so I may have to hold out until then.
After a leisurely and snacky lunch, we headed
into downtown Brisbane via the fantastic bus system. Perhaps its still new, but the busses were quite clean, punctual and eco-friendly, which seemed to be a reflection of the city itself (though I'll reserve final judgment until I see more). Today's second adventure was to Roma Parkland for the mutlicultural fest. There were several stages on which local ethnic troops were demonstrating their native dances and plenty of booths touting their cuisine. There were even competing ethnic tents, such as the Queensland Vietnamese Association and the Australian Senior Vietnamese Club. Regrettably there was no fantastical martial arts clash between them.
Brisbane
Yet another early day, 5:45 AM. Though while my day was just starting, the neighbors' night was just ending. The college coed neighbors, who were just gearing up for a night out when I was on my way to bed, were just pulling in at around the crack of dawn. So while they were sleeping it off, Tane Lee and I were on the way to the Daisy Hill Park koala sanctuary. With an estimated 135 koalas in the various eucalyptus trees around the sanctuary, it promised to be koala filled walk. To spot one during the day just look up in the branches for a lifeless fuzzy blob shape. Just out of the car, still in the parking lot even, Tane spotted the first koala, which is about the size of medium size teddy bear wedged in the "Y" of a tree, and just as active as the stuffed bears. With only 5 active hours a night and the rest of the time snoozing in the crooks of trees, they remind me a bit of the neighbors. While there were plenty of shapeless lumps high in the trees, none turned out to be koalas. Fraiser Island promises to have a cornucopia of koalas, so I may have to hold out until then.
After a leisurely and snacky lunch, we headed
into downtown Brisbane via the fantastic bus system. Perhaps its still new, but the busses were quite clean, punctual and eco-friendly, which seemed to be a reflection of the city itself (though I'll reserve final judgment until I see more). Today's second adventure was to Roma Parkland for the mutlicultural fest. There were several stages on which local ethnic troops were demonstrating their native dances and plenty of booths touting their cuisine. There were even competing ethnic tents, such as the Queensland Vietnamese Association and the Australian Senior Vietnamese Club. Regrettably there was no fantastical martial arts clash between them.Lee was also kind enough to point out the benefits of socialized 
health care today. Not only does the government insure your well being, but that of your children as well. The city has invested millions in these Robo-Nannies. When you can't be bothered to look after your own child, Robo-Nanny will be the mother you never were- strolls through the park, feedings, changing the diapers, you name it. Batteries not included, patent pending.
Drummer from the Toowoomba English Forest Dancing Troop. Notice the 48 pieces of flare on his vest, and of course, the flowery antlers. They were, in my opinion, the most entertaining of the acts I saw today.
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