"A trip home to Brissy!!!" Brisbane by aussirose

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Ahhh Queensland!! Beautiful one day.....Perfect the next!!! How true is this famous saying :o) Well I'm a Qld'er so can't help being biast hehee.

Anyway, just recently, my youngest daughter and I had a short holiday in Brissy. My goodness how it's changed! I used to think it was a country hick town with not much to see and do. Well now!.....not so today!!

Brissy is certainly up there as one of the 'must see' places in Australia!!
We had a fabulous time, especially since I was also catching up with my best friend and old best friend from school I havn't seen in 32 years!!

And although we didn't do a great deal of the touristy things because we were so busy catching up, I did get to see my old house and I'll show you the sights of Redcliffe, Sandgate, Kallangur, Petrie, Bribie Island north of Brisbane, and also some of the quaint homes there that reminded me of my childhood. This definately was a real nastalgia trip for me and I'd love to share with you my happy memories :o)

Hope this gives you a different slant and maybe you'll want to visit there too :o)



2009 update. Just arrived back home from the big downunder vt meet in Airlie Beach. A few of us were visiting Brisbane so stevemt decided to host a mini vt meet. Well what a great idea!! We had quite a big turn out and great fun! See my travelogue below.

Hopefully one day Steve might host the big one in Brisbane as there is plenty of stuff to do and see in my little hometown :o)

Pros and Cons
  • Pros:Safe to walk at night. Friendly people. Laid back atmosphere.
  • Cons:Pre-conceived idea from many that there is not much to do in Brisbane.
  • In a nutshell:Brisbane - well worth considering when visiting Australia.
  • Last visit to Brisbane: Jan 2006
  • Intro Updated Feb 27, 2011
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  • SangAji's Profile Photo
    Mar 16, 2011 at 4:24 AM

    love the greenery. i also used to work n live in panaga, seria, brunei shell's legacy housing area built in the 50s. very liveable except for the sandflies during the monsoon season.

  • betska's Profile Photo
    Oct 9, 2009 at 10:19 PM

    Great pics of the Brissy meeting, Ann - love the 3 blonde bimbos - hic!!

  • cnango's Profile Photo
    Oct 8, 2008 at 3:34 PM

    Hi Ann, How RU? I really enjoyed this page, what a lovely place. I love the parks, beaches and your night time city pics. I look for ward to seeing U at the Big Meet in 2009. Hugs, Nancy

  • LoriPori's Profile Photo
    Jul 14, 2008 at 4:10 AM

    Thanks for the virtual tour of Brisbane Ann. Looks to be a lovely place to visit.

  • Maryimelda's Profile Photo
    Jan 8, 2008 at 5:09 PM

    It's lovely to see such an enthusiastic Brisbane page. I get so sick of the knockers. Brisbane is beautiful - thank you Ann for putting it together so well. Kate

  • TheTravelSlut's Profile Photo
    Aug 31, 2007 at 6:41 AM

    Happy Birthday again Ann and all the best to you and yours. Thanks for the Brisbane page tips and great photos as usual. Ann, The Travel Slut

  • mvtouring's Profile Photo
    Feb 22, 2007 at 4:32 AM

    Very nice page ;-)

  • Toyin's Profile Photo
    Jan 25, 2007 at 3:52 PM

    Excellent page of Brisbane, thank for sharing.

  • SLLiew's Profile Photo
    Dec 2, 2006 at 3:27 AM

    Great page of Brisbane. Thanks for sharing your fav haunts there. Cheers, SL

  • bijo69's Profile Photo
    Oct 6, 2006 at 5:21 AM

    Hi there Ann, just planning my next trip down under :))). Guess this time it's going to be OLD. Nice memories here :).

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