Brisbane, 21 August 2010

What a liveable city. Today I rode a bike that I hired in the Botanical Gardens along the river and acrioss the bridge to the Art Gallery where I enjoyed the Valentino exhibition. This Milanese coutourier changed the world of women's fashion form 1959 to the present day. The largely female audience were captivated by his timeless creations. And Brisbane shone in the Spring sunshine. From the red Poinsettias in the gardens to the family groups around the 'beach' - an extraordinary municipal pool that has a sandy beach on the edge of the river