An absolutely gorgeous day in Southbank today, just the right type of weather for mingling at festivals. The French Festival was very packed with an amazing number of people - I am sure the organisers and the stall holders would have been extremely happy.
We had to walk through the arbours to get to the festival, something I can never tire of. The stunning bougainvillea is out in full bloom and against the background of the clear blue sky - well you can see for yourself. Love to know how many photos have been taken here!
Here are a few pics as we strolled, or rather pushed our way through the crowds.
This lovely fellow was posing as a French Doctor from the 1800's. He had the instruments on the table and a sign up to say that he would help with piles and fallen women..what can I say!
For overseas readers, you can see the Brisbane River in the background.
There was plenty of entertainment.
There was a lovely atmosphere here today, fine food, fine wine and other french goodies to buy. People signing up to rent french houses while on holidays there...it was hugely popular and I would definately go again.
11 comments:
This looks so good.. I wish I had gone. Oh well, maybe next year. x
Hi Pam and thanks for checking out my lamp makeover...the lady at the fabric shop thought I was mad for considering covering it in oilcloth but I think it looks good and I am sure I won't melt it, lol. What a fantastic day it looked in Brissy today! I love those purple flowers, they remind me of that lovely park there with all the purple flowering trees - I think it is called Newfarm Park? Lovely!
xx Karen
Looks like you had a lovely day Pam. I was busy being soccer mum which seemed to consume almost the entire day!
Looks like you had a great day out. Love the first photo with the bougainvillaea.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend.
Nicky.
Fabulous photos..I could just imagine being there!
;-)
Great images Pam. Cool way to spend your day soaking up all things French!
Pam, you'd get on so well with my Mum, she's a Francophile as well!
Looks like a great day out, love the flower arches at Southbank too, so pretty. Looks like they're in bloom all year around as I saw them like this a few months ago?
Did you buy anything or is that a stupid question?
xx
Hi I also live on the Bayside at Wynnum and really enjoy your blog - I am fairly new to blogging and not sure of blog etiquette. I am a fellow op shop lover and adore trawling garage sales for those holy grails. I would love you to follow me and let me know what you think. I hope this is appropriate.
Thanks
Laura
For Laura, Can you please give me your blog address in another comment as it is not coming up when I click on your name, so I cannot send you a message. Love to follow your blog. Welcome to blogland, you will find it pretty addictive!
Pam
silly me - it is www.yitty.blogspot.com - am very excited about blogging and yes it is simply so addictive
That looks so fun. Lucky you. Hope you have a great week!
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