My reunion with friend Fiona was early doors as we met at our hotel 6.10 am - it was great to see her after some 30 years 🥰. Because of the heat things start early and Fi was doing a Park Run 7 am and invited us. It was at a lovely place called New Farm Park and having had an injury Fiona was walking not running, so we joined in and began to catch up on lots of chat! This is us at the half way stage - only 5k circuit thank goodness as it was overcast but warm.
We completed our "run" then had a lovely breakfast by the river. The cafés have dog paddling pools and we had a look round the market and brought fruit.
Next we did a short supermarket trip then to Fiona's house in the Balmoral area of the city. We settled in, cooled off in her pool and met one of her cats, the other is very shy. Later we met Fiona's husband Luke who had been racing his sports car but suffered technical issues.
After the early start we had siesta time then in the evening went to town for a lovely Italian meal and saw the city lights.
Sunday we had breakfast, then got onto the bus for town heading for the Gallery of Modern Art and saw an exhibition on the theme of water. The installations included a river bed and watering hole and other exciting and interactive exhibits!
Lunch was next, then we crossed to the other side of the river and walked past the city hall, treasury and saw some very cool Banyan fig trees.
Once we reached Story Bridge it was time for drinks then we met up with Luke who drove us home. We had a restful evening chatting and eating and it's been brilliant seeing Fiona and Luke and getting a local guide round this beautiful city.
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