English: 4 day break in the gold coast (1 hour south of Brisbane) - At first the weather was not nice at all, but in true Australian style, it turned out to be brilliant for the last 2 days ...
Français : un weekend prolonge sur la Gold Coast (1 heure sud de Brisbane) - Il a plu les 2 premiers jours, puis un soleil resplendissant pour les 2 jours restants.
English: Today was a bank holiday, all that for the Melbourne cup. Quite a good atmosphere in Federation Square where we went to see the race. We had a bet, and guess what Karen won (on her Birthday!!!!!!) -- Not sure how much yet, but anything is better than nothing really
Français : Jour férié aujourd'hui pour la Melbourne cup. Une bonne atmosphère, bonne ambiance. On a mis quelques dollars sur quelques chevaux, et Karen a gagne!!!! on ne sais pas encore combien, pas gros sûrement, mais c'est beau, surtout le jour de son anniversaire!!