After leaving Sea World- we headed for Brisbane to stay with the Thomas Family.

We made it just in time for the boys to attend Scouts with the family- where Tim and Shannon are both leaders!

The kids all enjoyed having ‘sleep overs’ and rekindling their friendships with Corban and Jodie. On the Tuesday morning, Zach was able to attend Chess Club with Corban at his school. Corban then had a day off school and joined us at the Brisbane science centre. This was brilliant, with lots of hands-on activities. Zach and Corban were lucky enough to join in on a science show with a visiting group of year 2 students- a very interesting show on magnets and electricity. We then ventured down to South Bank, followed by a walk and a play.

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We picked up a City Cat and went for a small cruise along the Brisbane river- around to the gorgeous Story Bridge. That night, we were treated to a feast by chef Tim. Shannon and Melinda then went out for another girlie night of desert at ‘Mud’ and a movie.

Wednesday was a business, homework, washing day. Tim picked up Corban a little early from school and we headed into the Roma Street parklands. What a beautiful place! So many areas to explore- such a sea of color and water! Although we missed it, I would recommend joining one of the free guided tours. Joe and Tim had a night out that night, while the girls chatted as girls do!

The following morning, we enjoyed a lovely morning tea in Oxford st, Bellinga before saying a sad goodbye to our wonderful friends. It has been such a great time with them! We then stopped in at Steve and Lindi’s house north of Brisbane (our neighbors from our first house at Toongabbie). It was a short, but sweet stop before we headed for the Sunshine Coast and Big 4 Holiday Park- Forest Glen.