Day 28: Brisbane Heritage Walk

With a heat-wave rolling in, we set out to tour Brisbane's historical district. The houses and businesses in this area were from the 1850's-1890's roughly, and we learned a lot more than I initially anticipated. We learned that bus stops were actually bomb raid shelters from World War II. These structures were actually designed to be repurposed after the war, as the walls were demolished and the roof structure was to remain. They were everywhere, and it was crazy to imagine the serious implications these structures had when they were constructed when the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor. We saw aquatic clubs from the late 19th century, old hospitals, schools, residences from multiple eras, and more. Although sweaty, I thoroughly enjoyed learning about this city's unique history, and how the buildings were directly influenced by Brisbane's involvement in the War. Brisbane was the closest city to Cairns, and the largest northern city, which made it the hub of transportation for troops and materials.

With this trip over, we returned home, got some thesis in, napped, pooled, ate an amazing chicken dinner, then pregamed for a night out on the new town. We found a couple cool bars, and ended up at Prohibition, a rather fun bar with dance floors and flashing lights. We left early-ish and returned for a good night's sleep, ready for tomorrow's day of relaxation and sun.