new pics and stuff

i uploaded new pics today and changed the format around a little so use these new links below

pics
los angeles
brisbane, queensland
lone pine koala danctuary
colleen's stupid "artsy" pics (as luis puts it)

we stayed in a hostel for a few days. it was pretty nice considering what i had in my mind. i think the US has a major stigma against hostels but it was cool. we went on the XXXX brewery tour which was quite informative and interesting. we learned about the history of beer in general and that in queensland. "mind your p's and q's" comes from when the bar owner would yell at the barmaids to mind their pints and quarts (i.e. keep tabs). the beer was pretty good as well (they give you four at the end).

i've spent a lot of time walking around brisbane and seeing different parts of the city. they have a lot of parks and beautiful gardens which are all free to visit. the mass transportation is awesome! the city is pretty clean and there are a lot of strange birds everywhere. yesterday we went to the maritime naval museam and went on an old world war II ship. i got some really awesome pictures!

this weekend we are trying to find somewhere to celebrate halloween. monday we set out for airlie beach and the sailing trip. i can't wait!