April 25 is ANZAC Day in Australia. It marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War. ANZAC stands for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps although now it honors all who have served. We started the day at a 4:30 AM service in Brisbane. It was very touching.
Afterwards, we went back to the hotel and watched the sunrise with Story Bridge reflected in the river down below. Later I went out to watch the Parade. I was amazed how long it lasted and how there were people representing seemingly every conflict since World War I.
Later the day we walked along Queen Street and went to the Treasury Casino. I was fascinated with the building. At one time is was actually a treasury, with the vault room and offices turned now housing Pokies. I wonder … might the US treasury just as well turn into a casino too, since lately, the economy seems to be pretty much a crap shoot?
We ended the day at Bretts Warf for a super fantastic dinner. Alicia and Zac certainly showed us a great time in Brisbane starting with a rollicking Broncos Rugby game on Friday, Anzac day on Saturday, and carting some very tired folks back to the Gold Coast on Sunday. WHEW!
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