G'day Mate......

[The Valkyrie]

Not at all. I went to Brisbane last year, and we went to Irwin's zoo, I loved it. I got to hold a Koala and have my picture taken with it. The tiger enclosure is amazing. And the bird/crock show in the stadium was fun. I know my friend John will love it too. And the view of Glass House Mountains, just south of the zoo is amazing. 

I love downtown Brisbane. It can be super hot during the summer, but if you are on the water tour, Sea Cats, speed boats, they are so fast when you are standing outside it still feels like you are in a walk in freezer. And the water taxis to the outer islands in Redland Bay give you an awesome view. 

I hate flying too, as with long drives. I like being at new places, I simply hate long trips to get to them.

I'm glad to hear that the Irwin zoo is a cool place.  And it sounds like you figured out the water travel thing though a boat would take a damn long time to get from there to NC.

I love a road trip...especially if I can go alone.  I loved to fly till after 9/11 and all the TSA changes.  Now flying is just a pain in the ass.  I actually prefer a road trip so it's okay with me.

I love just getting in the car (or on the bike) and just hitting the road. No one else with you. Crank the sounds up so you can't hear the road noises/screams/sirens, and just cruise in your own world on a long road trip.