I have just briefly stopped in Brisbane for a few days in an attempt to break up the massive 2679km journey from Cairns to Sydney. Its a pleasant little city with a great south bank and some impressive botanical gardens. This mornings walkabout consisting of a visit to their excellent museum and adjacent art gallery.

The dorm room I have is shared with 31 others which makes sleeping a little tricky due to the orchestra of snores. My bunk being in close proximity to what appears to be the brass section, Holst's 'Mars' being the chosen rendition. A slight lack of facilities has also become apparent when this morning a found myself in a seven deep queue for the teaspoon.

3 hours south of is Byron Bay where i will head tomorrow to relax, read and recharge before heading to Sydney, but right now I'm off for another episode of Feeding vs. Finance