Cyclone

We are feeling the effects of the cyclone here in Queensland.  We had rain off and on Thursday and then again on Friday. It would rain gently, then harder, and then stop for maybe 30 minutes, then start up again. Friday night we took the ferry across to New Farm with some friends and by the time we were going back across at midnight, we were all soaked. Interestingly enough, James and Diane had just moved here from London  and they were not really using their umbrella as much as Dave and I. Used to the rain and getting wet I guess!

Saturday the rain was again heavy and light and Dave needed to get out of the apartment. He suggested a "romantic" walk to our favorite bakery. Ladies, never fall for this line!!  It was more like a hike and instead of holding hands and perhaps a kiss or two, I was holding onto my umbrella for dear life in the rain and wind gusts. I guess walking along the boardwalk on the way home was a questionable decision...

Sunday it literally poured down and was so windy no one was out. In fact the TV was announcing that people should not be out because of all the flash flooding. When I say windy, I mean that two trees in the park are down and the few people that did try to get out with their dogs were having a hard time walking.  The river is way up and they have suspended ferry and WaterCat service as of yesterday afternoon through today.

Today is Monday and a holiday, Australia Day and everyone has off work. We were supposed to be at the beach, but the beaches closed and the ocean is so churned up the sea foam is flying like big wads of cotton or wool!

They say that the Brisbane river will peak today and then again tomorrow.  The park is a mess and might get a little worse if that happens. The Internet went out last night until early this morning...horrors!  It's supposed to continue raining for the next 4 or 5 days, but hopefully gently with some breaks.

I tried to get a picture of the trees blowing in the strong wind, but you can see the standing water in the park. The river in the background is even higher than this!