Thulani stayed an extra few days in Brisbane so that he could ride in a rally car with Caitlin, as she was competing in the Australian Rally Championship on the Sunshine Coast. Unfortunately there were some mechanical issues with the car and Thulani never actually made it in to the car, but had to watch from afar as Cait whizzed around the tarmac night stage, somewhat disappointing but that’s rallying!
On Thulani’s last day in Brisbane, Mandy and Antony were taking part in a 12km trail run, in the Glasshouse mountains North of Brisbane, so Thulani went along, riding in Antony’s hydration pack most of the way with the jelly beans!
Here is a bit of basic information about Brisbane;
Brisbane is the capital of Queensland - the Sunshine State .The city has striking historical buildings which contrast beautifully with modern architecture contributing to the fantastic cityscape, best viewed by night. Home of the cultural precinct featuring galleries, museums, theatre and festivals Brisbane is also the gateway to the sun, surf and beaches of the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast. As a subtropical city, Brisbane has bright, sunny days and generally experiences reasonably mild weather year round. Average temperatures are between 29C (84F) and 21C (70F) in Summer and 22C (72F) and 10C (50F) in Winter. It can get quite warm in summer but remains fairly moderate in winter so there is really no "bad" time to visit. Most locals prefer the Spring when the city is in full bloom, the days are warm and sunny and the nights cool down with a gentle breeze. Brisbane is a popular destination for many domestic and international tourists as it has a longstanding reputation for being "beautiful one day and perfect the next". Brisbane is Australia's third largest city and has a population of 1,052,458 as of 30 June 2009.
Tomorrow Thulani will climb in to his envelope and continue his travels around the world, next stop Hong Kong. Safe and happy travels Thulani!! We have enjoyed having you to stay.
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