Hi folks: You're right, this isn't Italy....yet. Here are some photos from our business trip to Brisbane, Australia, which is in the state of Queensland. The weather was very nice, similar to SoCal. A couple of evenings it was rather windy, but still warm. The overall surroundings were quite pleasant and safe. The folks here are very polite and easy to talk to. I think everyone that traveled had a good trip. The flight, although rather long...14 hours from LAX to Brisbane...wasn't too uncomfortable I thought. I slept for at least half of the trip. The last photo is from my bedroom window here at home (Tustin, CA). This was shortly before we were asked to evacuate late Sunday evening. The fire was about a quarter mile from my sub-division....a little too close for comfort. Today
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