I was in Brisbane last week, mainly to see the Rajah Quilt which was visiting from Canberra and keeping company with some very fine quilts from V&A and elsewhere.

I had a spare day and courtesy of a writing friend was introduced to Sandgate on a day when the beach was showing its best sides.

I love the public art in Brisbane. This fellow was about 2m tall.

Blousy and beautiful

A streetscape of Jacarandas.