The Beginning of the End

Our last full day together. 😔

There was still quite a bit to organise — like packing. Wow. That always takes so long. 😄
In the afternoon, we walked around the South Bank area and went to the Brisbane Library (which Timo had also visited when he was younger — back when books had just become a thing).

Walking through South Bank, we saw countless people arriving early, trying to secure a good spot for the fireworks later that night. It was a little too crowded for us, so — wanting to squeeze in one last swim — we decided to leave and head for the coast.

One nearby option was Nudgee Beach and
a) it’s ugly.
b) it’s not exactly suited for swimming.
and c) the weather turned rather dramatically right at that point. Dark clouds, ominous vibes — very end-of-year appropriate.

Instead, we explored the nearby playground, where I gracefully rode — and fell off — a “pony.” 😄
After a bit of childlike fun, we grabbed a Subway dinner and went back to the hotel to celebrate the New Year with some sparkling wine.

The hardest part, though, was staying awake. I may or may not have taken a two-hour nap before midnight. 😄

P.S.: I borrowed a picture of the New Year’s celebrations from the previous year — just for a festive feel. We couldn’t actually see the fireworks from the balcony of our hotel — not properly at least. There was a large palm tree blocking the view. 😄Read more