Queensland Day 2 - Brisbane City

Day 2 - 22052016

 After a somehow good rest, I woke up with a morning view of Brisbane city.  It was my only day for shopping, so there i go for my shopping. Where else ? I could spent few hours just in Target.

                                                  
Mexico's fastfood for brunch ! Awesome burrito an churros and corn chips.

                                                       Target off Meyer's Center.

 After 1 round walking in Target, my basket was full and the cleared.. And then 2nd round again and cleared and 3rd round and cleared.

I went back to the apartment to get some rest first.  After the short rest, i went to find the story bridge.

 I chanced about Friday's. It was awesome, love the lighted trees and the live band with a glass of wine.

While walking back to the apartment, I suddenly goggle and i realised that i have passed the buffalo restaurant...

The waitress told me one portion was quite big and 2 portions might be quite big for me to finish alone. So i have to chose, so i chose the buffalo wings with sweet potatoes fries.

Queensland Day 1 - Brisbane City

Since I was travelling alone, I needed a place to be comfortable and safe and affortable. I have researc quite a few hotels and airbnb. I felt that the most appropriate place was Celine's home located in Meriton Serviced Apartment - https://www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/9216882

We had arranged to meet at Roma Street Station when I reach so that she can bring me up. The location was great , 2 min walk from Roma street, 10 min to queen street and 20 min to south bank. The location of the apartment is at a quiet and safe area, the security of apartment was good. The apartment offers an amazing sunrise view the night view is fascinating. Celine is a great and accommodating host and has assisted me with an additional night as my trip was cancelled. It was a pity that I did not have time to practice yoga with her. Highly recommended for female travellers who need comfort and accessibility.

After the morning chit chat, I decided to join her to the Davies Park Market at Brisbane's west end. This is about 30min walk from Celine's place. I love to take a stroll to the market and see what they have to offer in the market.

I came across the handmade soap, the whole process actually took one year to complete. I bought 3 of the handmade soaps.

 We actually bought some food and sat down by the grass patch to have our meal. The rosti was so popular that most of the food i wanted was sold out or you have to wait for very long.

After the market, Celine and I head to lulelemon off James St(Fortitude Valley). I bought the black tote to replace my gym bag since i am going to start to work in Suntec.

I really needed a short rest, so i went back to the apartment to nap. Thereafter i went out to the west end via South bank to have my dinner. It was really a nice night view, taken by truly yours.

I sat by the south bank for a while just to enjoy the weather and the night view.

Little Greek Taverna
1 Browning Street, West End, (07) 3255 2215, littlegreektaverna.com.au


KO - didnt rest properly for the last few days at 2200hrs Brisbane timing.

Flying to Brisbane International Airport

20 May 2016

Since i have limited leave, and we have to shift to new office. I was still working on the day I was departing for Brisbane. I still took a bus back home and bath before going the airport.

I never have the chance to use the Plaza Premium lounge. Despite the tight schedule, I was able to use the lounge for a quick meal with comfort.

 It was really comfortable in the lounge, with a light meal before the flight. I wish i had more time to enjoy in the lounge. Maybe next time, since I was one of the last 12 people to board the plane.

 I have requested for the left window seats because the last time, it has an amazing view in the sky while going to Gold Coast.

 I sat Qantas back in 2007, and i didnt like their service flow. The food was edible but not tasty. The ride was comfortable towards Brisbane.

After 7 hours of flight, I finally reach Brisbane International Airport !

 
I did some research and chose to take airtrain to the CBD area. You can book the airtrain online 7 days before and get a discount of the total price.

It takes about 25 mins for me to reach Roma street from the International Airport. I did not rest on the plane earlier hence i dozed off in the airtrain.

Queensland Trip

I been busy for the last few months.

I was given a new accounts which kept me very occupied and busy from Nov 2015 till almost now. Even thought things are settling down, i was given new account and new accounts because 2 people have

Back in Feb, when i came back from Bali, I felt lost, i didn't have a goal.. I mean a travel goal, i have nothing to look forward to... I start sourcing on where i should go, but i couldn't pinpoint. I eventually somehow stream down to Morocco, Taiwan and Brisbane.

I went to library to borrow book for my research. I wanted to go to Morocco, but the next day i seem to change my mind again and i wanted to go to Queensland.I goggle quite a few blog online, and it always blogs on the standards 5 days at Gold Coast/Brisbane to sea world theme park and Currumbin Sanctuary Wildlife. I mean seriously, i spent 8 nights just at Gold Coast and i had no time to go to the mentioned 2 places and they always complained that Brisbane is a boring place ( which I disagreed).

At one of the terrible working day in March, I went out of my manager's room, went directly to my PC and booked my air ticket.

I have decided on the Qantas due to the following reason :
 1) It was the most affordable ( 10 weeks before departure date ) non-budget airline for direct flight    to Brisbane.
 2) I might be able to use it to accumulate my Cathay Pacific mileage.
 3) I am really afraid to bump into my ex who is working for SQ.

I am not a professional blogger, but i hope that by sharing my travel experience, people who is looking more than the standard 5 days OOL/BNE trip can have more choices and options when doing their research. This trip is catered to my own preference.

Firstly, I wanted to travel down to Sunshine Coast which is 2 hours away from brisbane city. Based on research, you might be able to do some surfing, horse riding, trekking or Stand Up Yoga. Since the class is not available when i am there. I gave up that option of going to Sunshine coast.

I usually travelled around Queensland but would sleep over at Brisbane CBD, hence my travel itinerary are as follow :

1st and 2nd day - Shopping and sightseeing at Brisbane - Queen st and south bank.
Day 1 - Queensland Day 1 - Brisbane City 
Day 2 - Queensland Day 2 - Brisbane City
3rd to 5th day - 3 days Great Barrier Reef tour
6th day - It was supposed to be a 2 days Moretan island tour but due to insufficient people signing up. I have to opt for the 1 day tour.
7th day - Impromptu surfing to Gold Coast
8th - Wanderlust mindful trithalon


I am hoping that I have more time to post the itinerary in details.