Close by the Brisbane River, crowds lingered amongst the city stalls sprawling the pavement. Macadamia nuts and Kingaroy peanuts were displayed, fresh strawberries and avocados, small cakes and jewellery.
I dodged through the shoppers to the open air mall packed with shops and restaurants. But to me the most stunning sight was when I gazed upwards at the old buildings that survived above the glitter.
