Day-1
Third consecutive day of waking up at 6 am. I don't hate mornings, it's the other way round. I tell Prashant we'll never ever book a morning flight. He smirks. Next time we're planning a holiday he knows I will insist on booking a morning flight so a) we can manage our time better b) they tend to be cheaper! Point (b) being the main reason.
Tired and grumpy duo
I am getting work-related calls and emails. It is unusual but I forgot to put the out-of-office on so can't blame folks for trying to reach me. Boss intervenes and orders me to "go away." She doesn't want to see any more of me! Haha! I disappear.
Between emails and calls I did not realise it is over two hours since we landed in Brisbane, worn out and sleepy. We are staying at an airBnB in Teneriffe. Our host Leon had very helpfully come to pick us up at the airport. Upon reaching I learnt of a little puppy in the house. I start to feel sick... (because I am scared of dogs and pups alike after a childhood incident involving a stray rabid canine)
We head off to Chinatown for some Taiwanese lunch. I am still exchanging work emails and calls. I am still sick.
It is at TeaMaster that I try my first ever mock-meat. Delicious food with a very elaborate menu. We had dumplings and mains of mushrooms and vegetarian chicken (soy and mushrooms). It is also at the TeaMaster that I realise mock-meats are not for me!
We loiter around the streets of Brisbane, dragging ourselves, telling each other we must make the most of this long weekend. Brisbane was yet to make an impression!
The sun is blazing on our heads. Prashant tells me he has lost his Rayban that was a marriage anniversary present from me. Hmmmm. We look for Cancer Council to buy a temporary spare. There is one around 2 km away from where we are. We walk. I love the quality of Cancer Council products and the proceeds are used for a good cause. I force Prashant to pay for a new pair for me as well. That certainly won't make up for his blunder but let's start with small steps at a time!
Glaring selfie
We get back to our airBnB. The dog is not in sight and neither is the Bengal cat. Relief.
After a quiet hour or so we head back again to Chinatown - this time for some Japanese food at Wagaya - one of the best I've tried and only the second!
The ordering system is unique... Don't need humans when you've a robo! Loved it.
Japanese technology - touch and order
Sorry don't have pictures of the food as we were busy belting our tofus and gyozas!
The advantage of staying in an airBnB is that you get loads of local gyan and tips. Sometimes you don't need them but often they take you to hidden gems. This view from the Bowen Terrace only a short walk from our stay
The lit up Story Bridge
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