The Pig Yard
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The mornings in
Queensland started early at around 05:00 when the racket from the local bird
population was almost deafening. We had excellent close encounters with
parakeets, cockatiels and other birds too numerous to mention.
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| The Glass Mountains are a wonder to behold and although we didn't get to see them all at close quarters these volcanic outcrops are unusual. |
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Brisbane is a sophisticated city and the art gallery and museum are worth a visit. The city may not have the culture and harbour of Sydney but it does have an active river with commuter traffic busy along its whole length. |
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Bush fires are a constant fear of the Queenslander and it was brought home to us when we witnessed this fire cross a major motorway in a matter of minutes, burning everything in its path and playing havoc with the traffic. |
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Morton Island off the coast of Brisbane is an idyllic place with white, sandy beaches and clear blue seas. Jane, as always, quickly made friends with the natives. |
| Sunset from Morton Island indicated a storm brewing over the mainland. As night fell lightning could be seen striking Brisbane. |
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The blue jelly fish were washed up on the shore in their hundreds the morning after the storm. All indications are that these do sting. |
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This area with steep sand dunes is labelled as "The Desert" as if we needed to be informed of the fact. |
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Pelicans in Australia are similar to the Californian ones we had seen before but they are more distinguished. |