plane

Arrival = drinking

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April 8th 2010
Day 1 After a not so enjoyable flight of 21 hours, 29 if you include layovers we arrived at Brisbane international airport, in balmy 28c weather, it was hot… way to hot. We met up with Kristen, Jackie’s sister and we were on our way to Mermaid beach where we would be spending the next 2 weeks. The day started of easy, relaxing. We all got bank accounts which was nice to take care of ASAP. ... read more

Oceania » Australia » Queensland » Brisbane

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Aboriginal settlers arrived on the continent from Southeast Asia about 40,000 years before the first Europeans began exploration in the 17th century. No formal territorial claims were made until 1770, when Capt. James COOK took possession in the name... ... read more