Angela Merkel hits the bars in Brisbane ahead of G20 sumit Kirsten Sealey, one of those who posed with the Chancellor, said: "She knows where the party's at. The sign of a true leader, mixing it up with the locals. "Her security detail was tight and we were told she doesn't usually greet people but she seemed in a really excited mood and happy to be in Brisbane so she took the time to meet the locals," she said. My friend from Germany was definitely star-struck and struggled to get the German words out. Mrs Merkel happily posed for selfies with locals