We arrived last Thursday and found a day spa. So- being broke backpackers we booked ourselves a massage, a morning at the spa and 7 days free gym membership!
Friday morning- made the most of our 7 day gym pass and used the gym for an hour. We then had a wander into the city centre and into the main shopping area. On the way back we visited St. John's Cathedral.
We were extremely fortunate on Friday night. The Australian Ballet Company were performing for free (!!!) in Brisbane in the Botanical Gardens. Gates opened at 4pm so Ruth and I arrived at about 4.05pm with our picnic, tim tams and wine and settled down about 10 metres from the open air stage- right in the centre. You could say- we had the best seats in the house.
It was a brilliant evening. The ballet was superb. :-)
Sat morning- we were up early again to go to the gym (mad!). We then enjoyed a whole morning being pampered- full body massage, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, exfoliating body scrub, free fruit and tea......it was bliss! Just what we needed after nearly 3 months travelling with heavy backpacks.
In the afternoon we got the train to the Southbank and visited the Queensland Museum and Art Gallery- very cultured!
On Sunday (after the gym!) got the train and then the 'City Cat ferry' to Eagle Street markets. After stopping for a drink and a French crepe we used our passes to go as far as we possibly could on the Brisbane River. Lovely.
Arrived in Byron Bay this afternoon. Time change of one hour so we're now 11 hours ahead of the UK. YHA is nice. Close to beach, shops, cafes etc.
Will write again soon.
Love to everyone,
L & R x
2 comments:
All looks so good ballet sounded wonderful hope we can see an open air show in Perth. keep sending the photos Jamie.
I need a massage badly yours sounded wonderfull
Love to you both Mum xxxx
Hello!
Wow ballet sounds fantastic!! I would of loved to have seen that. Just at work very busy so will send you a personal email soon! How nice to have a day at the spa, I really need a massage too! Luke is very heavy now and my back isn't doing too well!!
Love Lydia xxx
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