Brisbane

After a few days of low bloctivity, I hope to get back on track from now on. My credit card is still gone, but my lovely parents have sent cash via Western Union, which I put on a sort of debit card, and I feel a lot better :-)

Now I'm in Brisbane, and really very positively surprised by this city. To sum it up in a few words:

Brisbane = (Frankfurt + London's South Bank) + Paris plage * Miami.

When I arrived on Saturday, it was pouring down (it is the rainy season, so I'm not holding it against anyone), therefore I went to see Australia. (After watching Vicky Cristina Barcelona in Barcelona and Australia in Australia, I wish I could see In Bruges again - in Bruges). Well, what can I say. The film was certainly better than walking around in the rain and had some really strong points (-> Hugh Jackman's abs).

Yesterday, I visited the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary. It's possible to reach by bus (cheaper), but I went along a river cruise to and from the place, which was great. We went past a colony of Flying Foxes - really big bats. Here they are, sleeping in the trees:

Speaking of sleeping in the trees - of course I also saw many koalas. They are not very active, either. But cute!

While they don't eat anything but certain types of eucalyptus leaves, I like Indian food (among other things), and can recommend the Sultan's Kitchen in Paddington. Great fresh food and super-friendly service.