{"id":140,"date":"2007-05-20T06:28:37","date_gmt":"2007-05-20T05:28:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squage.com\/blog\/?p=140"},"modified":"2007-05-20T06:28:42","modified_gmt":"2007-05-20T05:28:42","slug":"viva-bris-vegas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.squage.com\/blog\/?p=140","title":{"rendered":"Viva Bris Vegas!"},"content":{"rendered":"

I almost forgot about this, what with Squage reminiscing about things that happened almost a month ago: Hello! I’m in Brisbane!<\/p>\n

Since I last spoke about where I was, I’ve been to the very chilled out and super-pretty beach town of Noosa, whereupon I spent some time lying on the beach and going for walks in the lovely national park forests – oh and took a day out to the awesome<\/i> Australia Zoo<\/a>. I recommend you go there as a) there are lots of animals, b) they’re looked after really well, c) you can pat Koalas and other animals and d) there are lots of live feedings \/ shows throughout the day to see. Plus<\/i> if you’re in Noosa they run a free shuttle bus to and from the zoo!<\/p>\n

The one minor concern with Australia Zoo is that Steve “Crocodile Hunter” Irwin is still on many of the videos and signage around the zoo, which adds a slightly creepy element to the place. It didn’t really detract from an otherwise great day, but it was, well, a little odd. I guess they’re still all coming to terms with things and, let’s face it, he was largely responsible for where the zoo is today, I just think they need to get rid of the stuff that aludes to him still being with us, is all.<\/p>\n

Oh, also, if you go there make sure to bring a camera – or perhaps more importantly: if you’re planning on going to the zoo shortly after going to Fraser Island, don’t<\/i> take your camera to Fraser Island. It will<\/i> break due to all that sand. Trust me.<\/p>\n

So alas, no photos of the zoo but as you may notice, The Usual Place<\/a> has some photos from Brisbane on it. That’s because I’ve bought a replacement camera. It’s two models higher than the previous one and cost less – and I get to use the battery from the old one. Winner!<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Brisbane itself is pretty nice to be honsest. It’s similar to Melbourne in size and perhaps a little more laid back – with a lot more of a vibrant CBD (Central Business District), full of cafes and bars. It’s also got a lovely area called South Bank, complete with a fake beach, pool (they love their fake beaches and pools in East Coast Oz cities) and a great little Saturday market.
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It’s good fun to go out in at night, with plenty of bars with decent prices and good atmospheres – Friday night was, from what I recall, really good:
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\nFriday’s Bar, Brisbane CBD<\/p>\n

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\nEddie, myself, Emily and Alexis enjoying the nightlife. There are plenty more from that evening, starting here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

It would be good to work in I think, which is causing me to think that perhaps I could work here instead of Cairns. We’ll see what happens when Job Hunting begins in earnest in a couple of weeks (eek, is it really getting that close?)…<\/p>\n

The one downer in Brisbane is the hostel I’m in. Palace Central Backpackers is its name and it’s one of those big ol’ “several hundred room” hostels. Whilst the place is ok (decent sized rooms, good kitchen, decent rates etc) it seems that it attracts a whole load of drunk studenty backpackers who enjoy talking\/shouting at 3am til 4am and also turning lights on in dorms, oblivious to others’ needs (or cries of “Come on guys, shut the f**k up I’m trying to sleep”)… which has meant that the last two nights haven’t been the best sleeps. Nevermind, eh? Only one more night to go and, well, it’s a Sunday so hopefully the bar’s’ll close early tonight…<\/p>\n

Oh and before I forget, on Friday Emily and I went to (AOL Time) Warner Brothers Movie World<\/a> on the Gold Coast. Twas really good fun – and rather empty too, meaning there were many occasions where I walked off a ride, back into the queue and back onto the ride within 2 minutes. Including the mad-ass Nemesis-type ride “Lethal Weapon”. Some of the ride\/show highlights were:<\/p>\n