Brisvegas - Two Weeks Running

Brisbane; twice in one week. Last week I passed through Brisbane on my way to Townsville.

As I've said before, conferences mean more time off work! This time, I was at an Automation in Mining conference held by the Australian Journal of Mining. I've been staying at the Novotel enjoying the views of the CBD from the 12th floor, sipping on CC and dry, watching the LCD TV.

I've been in Brisbane since Monday. I flew in from Perth in the afternoon, checked in and went straight into a conference workshop. From there I grabbed the camera and took a walk around the city. Of course, you can't be a real tourist without grabbing a CBD and *still* getting lost!

I can see why they call it Brisvegas, even on a Monday night there's people everywhere, music, dancing, food, wine, clubs, pubs... A very lively city even on school nights.

On all three nights so far, I've adventured into the CBD for food. I'm not one to eat in hotels as such so I made it my mission to find some good food. Monday night was the Embassy Hotel, Tuesday night was the Belgian Beer Cafe Brussels, and tonite was Wagamama.

I was armed with a camera too...

Sunset from the Novotel

On the River Foreshore, the Story Bridge

Queen Street Mall

At the Botanic Gardens

Brisbane Popo

Arty stuff all around the city

From the River Boardwalk

It's back on the plane to Perth tomorrow morning, but Brisbane is the kind of city I'd like to visit again, and then drive up the coast to check out more coastal cities.