Category Archives: Tourist in my own city

Sunrise at Picnic Point

Where did you grow up? Was it a city? The beach? I didn’t have access to those kinds of exciting activities where I grew up. Teenage me would say it was a “hole”, because that’s the kind of thing privileged … Continue reading

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Autumn colours to chase away the winter blues

I’ve been waiting for it and it’s finally arrived. The winter blues – that feeling of malaise I get every year at this time as the days grow darker earlier and the air goes from pleasantly cool to downright chilly. … Continue reading

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Holding hands with the moon

On Saturday night I thought I had seen the moon at its closest point to the Earth for the year. Turns out I hadn’t seen nothin’ yet. Despite Australian media reports I had read stating Saturday was the day for … Continue reading

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They don’t make them like they used to

Tonight I went to a performance at the Old Museum. I was a little delayed in getting ready, because I looked out the window and saw the amazing full moon and just had to take a photo. Apparently the moon … Continue reading

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Sunrise and sunset at the Story Bridge

A disclaimer: I’m not a photographer and I have no plans to be. Taking photos is just something I enjoy. Recently I bought myself a fancy-pants camera and have been having fun/temper tantrums learning how to use it. On Saturday … Continue reading

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Lunch at the river

When your Sunday sky looks like this: You want to get out of the house and make the most of the weather perfection. Today I ventured over to Bulimba, a suburb in inner-city Brisbane that is hugged by the Brisbane … Continue reading

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