Spring time...watchful parents...

Back to work today, I noticed many of the plants on campus had started flowering since I had been away.

Michelle and Kevin in their kitchen...who looked after me so well.

Michelle and I did a yoga class this morning, my first gym class in 5 years, I loved it. Then Michelle took me on a little drive around familiar suburbs. I had to stop and take this photo of my old primary school St Cecilia's which is now a day care centre.

There were many special moments during this brief holiday in Brisbane . I certainly didn't take photos of them all but hopefully I will remember them. I feel very lucky to have met up with all these dear friends again.

I was really looking forward to today, I was going to spend the whole day with Michelle. Our first stop was the Queensland Museum and then close by was the Art Gallery (above).

Michelle in the distance...what a sensational art gallery, we saw some excellent exhibitions and just the building itself is very attractive.

Of course we stopped in the Gallery coffee shop and what should we see next to our outdoor table but this familiar looking frilled neck lizard. I hadn't seen one in years.

From the Art Gallery we walked over the river into the city.

So many new buildings ...

...and some old...

...we did a little shopping...

and sightseeing, the Town Hall being one of the few city buildings that I can remember.

This was one of the displays in the Brisbane Museum in the Town Hall...who'd have thought fruit boxes could looks so pretty!

All good things must come to an end...after cleaning and packing our cars we all met out on the grass and admired the view for the last time. Then we had a group hug and said our goodbyes. I am so hoping I will see these ladies in the not too distant future.

Trish offered to drive me back to  Michelle's home in Brisbane but first she wanted me to see her home and dog in Caloundra and have a swim at her local beach.

Dicky Beach

What a treat to swim in the Pacific Ocean....I haven't swum in Queensland waters in 43 years and it was fabulous.

After Tai Chi I went on a morning walk through the rain forest surrounding the dam with Trish P, Narelle, Marianne and Trish K...

Then we all dressed in our glad rags and walked down the road to the  Flame Hill Winery for lunch.

The view from the winery was spectacular, you could see all the way to the ocean.

Not only did we four go to St Rita's, we were also in Grade 1 together at St Cecilia's Hamilton...Nanette, Christine and Donna. We had such fun recollecting the days spent at primary school.

After lunch some of us wrote in our little autograph books that Donna had made...just a sentence or two about our friendship... I thought it a lovely idea.

Another night of fun and laughter...here we all are cutting our 60th birthday cake.

Whilst at lunch, I received a msg that Chris had sold his (and Taryn's) house in Glenroy by auction. The house went for much more that they were expecting , I am so happy for them both....another bright spot in an already bright and happy day.

Trish K is a physiotherapist and also teaches Tai Chi, she very kindly conducted a class which we all thoroughly enjoyed.

Shortly after our Tai Chi class, a few of us set off for a walk in Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve. In the distance we had an excellent view of the Glasshouse Mountains.

Patricia K, me, Trish P and Lynne...enjoying our walk in the rain forest.

Sadly it was a very dry rain forest but still very interesting.

After lunch most of us went for a wander down the main street of Montville, the clock shop was a big attraction.

Then another walk through Kondalilla National Park....

Trish and I.....Trish was my best friend at high school...

Trish suggested that we take this walk this afternoon, the highlight being this rock pool.

Here we all are for our 70s night...we had such a hilarious time dressing up. Back row is from left...Lynne, Lisa, Sue, Narelle, Trish K,  Nanette, Jo, Donna and Chris K. Front row is Marianne, Trish P and Chris E.

Trish, Chris and Marianne trying to remember that song....their group won the 70s quiz.

Me in my outfit...

Sue, Trish, Lynne, Trish and Christine. Lots of fun was had by all...70s music, 70s food , wine and plenty of good cheer.