In Brisbane’s second Botanical Gardens, I noticed a curry leaf tree. The leaves not only add flavour to food, but are an antioxidant. I savoured the smell of those leaves dangling enticingly from the branches when a gardener appeared.
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By the Bay
Only a couple of streets away from where I stayed during my last Brisbane visit was Moreton Bay. I headed to Waterloo Bay’s foreshore where a giant pandanus stood at one end of a small park, and sparkling water off shore. Continue reading By the Bay
Mt Cootha Botanical Gardens
Last visit to Brisbane, I walked through the downtown botanical gardens. This visit I ventured through Brisbane’s second and newer botanical gardens located at the foot of Mt Cootha. Continue reading Mt Cootha Botanical Gardens
Mt Cootha Forest trails
There were seventy trails to explore within Brisbane’s Mt Cooth’s forest. The longest was less than three kilometres. We set out on our second trail — the Aboriginal Art circuit. Continue reading Mt Cootha Forest trails
A JC Slaughter Falls hike
We were on our way to JC Slaughter Falls, but already unsure if we’d see any water tumbling over rocks because the East Ithaca Creek was only a puddle here and there. Still, we were hopeful of a hike through Brisbane’s Mt Cootha’s forest and we weren’t disappointed. Continue reading A JC Slaughter Falls hike
Above the city
Mt Cootha was home to Brisbane’s four original television towers hidden amongst the eucalyptus forest. But we had come for the view. It had been decades since I’d driven up to Mt Cootha to see Brisbane and the surrounding region spread out like a map. Continue reading Above the city
Anzac Square
Anzac (Australian and New Zealand Army Corps) Square included a park in the heart of Brisbane. Statues depicting the suffering soldiers endured lined the path where workers strode during their lunch break. Continue reading Anzac Square
An exception to the trend
I wrote a post on disappearing post offices and how these buildings were transformed into fashion or coffee shops. But heading along Brisbane’s Queen Street, I discovered an exception to the rule. Continue reading An exception to the trend
Brisbane’s City Hall
This building once towered over every other Brisbane building. Today it’s dwarfed by every new building in the vicinity. Continue reading Brisbane’s City Hall
Brisbane’s street market and beyond
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. Continue reading Brisbane’s street market and beyond