Luv up Brisbane 1

Operation 'Luv up Brisbane' hummed along very successfully during the 2010 ekka.  I went three times.  Yep, that's right, three times.  It might sound excessive but each trip had it's own highlights and was unique in it's own way.

Trip 1 - A Sunday night after church dash.  A few rides with a friend was just the trick to clear out a few cobwebs from the week before.

Trip 2 - Another late night dash for people's day.  2 Bertie Beetle bags + a Hubba Bubba bag and a few more daring rides.  Perfect.  There were a few moments where I thought I might get flung over Bowen Bridge road in a rather messy way.

Trip 3 - A free pass, visits to the animal pavilion and a rush through the showbag pavilion for some handouts as they packed up.

I love childhood memories from the ekka that get stirred up when you're there.  Being allowed to stay out late, spending hours choosing the right show bag with the few dollars of savings, dolls on sticks, strawberry ice cream cones, praying to not get sick and avoiding the looks of the 'carnival types' running the rides.

Dear Ekka, I'll see you next year.