After my trip to Fraser I left Hervey Bay the following day and arrived in beautiful Noosa. Noosa is a nice little town along the Sunshine Coast. A lot of retired people live here, but it’s also famous for triathlon competition. I had one day less than original planned. My choice between Australia Zoo and walking around was quickly made. A canadian guy and another german girl joined me along the coast line and then back via rainforest to the NP entrance. We’ve been walking for three hours and saw two dolphins, a turtle and an eagle. 
On my last half day I went with the other guys to the beach and watched them surfing. I’ll try that maybe next year in Surfers or Byron Bay, let u know!
My bus trip to Brisbane took two and a half hour. The little roll hand luggage was worth it to buy, but I have to sort sth out anyways. Brisbane is the capital of QLD and therefor the biggest city. It became my favourite town here in Australia, as it’s so perfect. Close to the River, nice people, beautiful surroundings, stunning buildings – em – great! Steffi and me spent the most time together. Unfortunately our free botanical garden tour and the Tai Chi lesson were called off. They stopped this offer during christmas time. 
Walking in and around the CBD made us tired, but just before dinner
time we found the best place for a BBQ! Spontanously we bought some food and met again later after getting the rest stuff from our hostels. We didn’t stay in the same, so it’s been always a bit complicated where to meet and do sth. Kangaroo Steak and Salad for me and kind of hamburger in wraps and salad for Steffi. It couldn’t be better. On my last whole day we (Steffi, her friend Catalina and me)
took the bus to Mt Cootha where actually a good view over Brisbane is. The cloudy and rainy weather didn’t give us the expected view
and the next bus to town was an hour later. So we stayed at the restaurant with having a cappuccino, tea and a choclate. Our last evening was supposed to be our going out evening. A XXX for me and
a sparkling wine for Steffi in one of the harbour bars was the beginning of a nice farewell eve. The choice between ice cream and cake for a desert wasn’t easy, but we made it. Sharing a choclate mud cake and a raspberry white choclate muffin at a late time. Delicious! My last half day I used for shopping, but didn’t find anything I fall in love with. Anyhow it saved at least some money. Three days before Christmas I left Brisbane and took the train to Mt Tamborine.
Now I’m staying with a nice and busy family in a five star eco retreat over christmas and NYE.
More from here next week.
Merry Christmas
Kat
