Appreciating Brisbane's outdoor art

Papaya and mango sculptures on Brisbane's 1872 General Post Office.

Yesterday I participated in a free walking tour of Brisbane given by a volunteer from Brisbane Greeters. 

http://www.brisbanegreeters.com.au/Brisbane 

The tour focused on some of Brisbane’s outdoor art, especially that commissioned for Brisbane’s World Expo 88. Good walking shoes, a hat, sunscreen and water were on the list of what to bring. Since the city has been having occasional rain showers I also put an umbrella in my bag. Fortunately I did not need it. 

Except for a short ride on Brisbane’s free loop bus and a 10 minute cold drink break, it was 3 1/2 hours of walking with temperatures in the high 20s C (about 82 F) and fairly high humidity creating a bit of sweat. Although I have spent considerable time in Brisbane over the years, I learned a great deal about the city and found the tour most worthwhile.

Funky little cafe in the alley provided welcome cold drinks.  

The first Greeters program was established in New York City in 1992 and Brisbane is one of many cities that are part of the Global Greeter Network. Check to see if your city or one you plan to visit has Greeters. In Canada I found only Toronto listed among the worldwide Greeters programs.

http://www.globalgreeternetwork.info/