Captivating Brisbane

The first weekend at Brisbane, Queensland was full of exciting and adventurous events and experiences. We started our day with a delicious breakfast at the hotel followed by an interesting local bus journey through the city to our destination, that was the South Bank. On reaching there  we were cordially  greeted by the Principal of the Calamvale Community College , Ms. Lisa Starmer. She was kind enough to show us  the place and make it a fun filled moment for us.

We started our excursion with a fascinating ferry ride  which sailed us  into the beautiful Brisbane River. The weather and the beguiling sight of the sky scrapers captivated us all the way throughout the ride. On the  way we got down at a river bank garden for a small walk where Ms. Lisa generously showed and explained us about the diversity of the  flora and fauna found in  Australia.

We also took a ride  on the gigantic Ferris wheel situated on the river bank showcasing the mesmerizing view of the whole area. After an enjoyable ride we visited one of the most ancient Buddhist Nepalese temple besides the Ferris wheel .The holy place was peaceful and it reflected the traditional origin of Nepal with its intricate designs.

It was followed by a stroll along the banks of the river and an artificial beach .We  proceeded for a tasty lunch after that. We also enjoyed shopping at the city shore market which helped us to buy some authentic showpieces of the native place , along with few  souvenirs  as a memory of our visit to this delightful place.

~ ARYA SHUKLA (X-K)