Congratulations on sticking with us to the end! My last blog!
A sad farewell to Keryn and the bikes today! Took the train to Chelmer and met her there for the short ride to Sian and Shep’s through sad scenes of flood ravaged Brisbane - whole roads of dark, dank and deserted houses. Very sad. Plenty of tradies about so for those lucky enough to clear their insurance there is hope. Thank you for Brian’s bike Sian, and for yours Keryn. You know how much we appreciated the bikes - they really made our trip.
Left with a bagful of macadamia nuts off their tree so we will export those and put them in the vice at home! Said hello to the chucks K, F and C!
We had a slow cool ride round the Botanic Gardens and a stroll through the Japanese garden in particular - beautiful - followed by lunch in the cafeteria, a short drive to Toowong station and a big hug and thank you to Keryn, and Jeff, for everything. My bike was a dear and if I could parcel it up and take it home I would make you an offer!
After a rest we had dinner in Sandgate and a quiet stroll, we thought, through the town! The lorikeets were back swooping, swirling and screeching until a moment of certain darkness arrived and they all shut up, tucked their heads under and went to sleep! Quiet returned!
Friday is dedicated to packing and clearing up so I shall wind up the blog and put away my PC.
We have had the trip of a lifetime in beautiful Brisbane with its great people. In particular it has been very special for Brian to spend so much time with his family. We love Sandgate and could not have chosen a better base with its historic town, bay side, pool, wetlands, lagoons and miles of cycle tracks. From its station we have done 61 train journeys but leave without seeing 05! We have had wonderful welcomes everywhere - thank you - in particular we are honorary, temporary members of the Coffee Club and regulars at Salvos!
The birds have been magnificent but now our resident Butcher Birds have fledged their four young and flown, and so must we!