Sunshine Coast and Brisbane again

We went inland to the Glass Mountains. They are a series of volcanic plugs. This is Coonowrin

This is Beerwah.

Tibrogarcan.

Tunbubuvula Twins.

Coonowrin and Beerwah from a distance to get an idea of their proximity. They are each almost equidistant.

Into the rain forest. a small section remaining and jealously preserved.

One of the big Ficus trees in the rain forest.

And bigger!

And bigger still!

And much bigger still!

This is a massive Ficus that has swallowed a Euclauptus tree.

About the biggest in the forest.

Glass mountains at a distance.

The humungus Pineapple.

Uwe Leube and I before I left.

Back in Brisbane.

Australian version of the Dikkop/Thick Knee!

One of the many chess tables along the sidewalk at the Queensland University.

Goodwill Bridge accross the Brisbane River. Pedestrians and bikes only.

Maritime Museum.

Looking towards downtown.

Another view of the Goodwill Bridge.

South Bank lawns.

Bougainvillia Pergola that runs along the South Bank for about a kilometer.

Public vegetable garden.

Help yourself. Today it is parsley.

The public vegetable garden.

Confuscius.

Up to date with technology!

South Bank public open space pool.

Another view of the pool.

The beach at the pool. I went into town, bought boardshorts and swam for hours. It was glorious.

Another view of the pergola.

Open gas barbecues for public use and nobody abuses them.

Brisbanes Big Eye.

The Nepalese Peace Pagoda.

whales in the ceiling at the Museum and their calls are played continuously.

South Bank.

Aboriginal painting.

Aboriginal head dress

Liked this one.

Liked this one too.

I like the format and their simplicity.

Strange way for an Elly to stand!

Stewart Webb and I

                                                                  Stewart and his young boy. Lookalikes! And the journey
                                                                  continues.

Brisbane first time.

Just had to ad this. In many Australian cities, people put out their discarded furniture, toys, stuff and the city takes a day or so to collect it. This is when the 'treasure hunt' gets underway. There is plenty that still works or is useful. Maybe we should try this at home and see if there is anything left in the morning!

As I was waiting for Greg to fetch me, there was a downpour of 450mm in an hour. This is the staircase leading underground. It got even worse and flooded much of this basement level.

Greg parker and I after my first night in Brisbane. Thanks Greg and family for the last minute accommodation.

Greg in front of his home which is going to be raised up to create a new ground floor. It will also be shifted to the left by a few meters to create more car space on the other side. Will double the size of their house.

One of the War memorials showing a wounded Aussie being escorted by an Aborigine Aussie and being passed by a fresh and rested Ausssie soldier on his way to the front line.

Now here is a strange Asussie tree!

Reminder of Rondebosch Main Road in the days of yore when I was at Varsity and when first teaching at SACS. We miss the real one. This one is in Queen Street pedestrain Mall and larny!

I like his sign more.

Really interesting facade in the Queen Street Mall.

Green Wall. Very well designed system.

Small monitor in the Botanic Gardens.

Bigger Monitor.

Massive Scrub Turkey nest. The father was not impressed with me being so close. He tends the nest and keeps the temperature where it should be by adding or removing leaves. Boy can they scrape leaves. Amazing to see them kick them up as they either scratch for insects, or cover the nest. Looks like a leaf blower in action.

I 'little' ficus. The central trunk was huge and the hanging roots created a massive volume.

Not sure of the name of this tree, but they have the most amazing Orange flowers. Some are solid Orange.

Mangroves on the Brisbane River bank in the Botanic Gardens.

Another view of the Mangroves.

Some of the city skyline from the Botanic Gardens.

Kids play area in the Botanic Gardens. Quite unique.

Just chilling!

One of the Cathedrals of Brisbaneand one of the few 'old' buildings left.

Town Hall. 'Old'!

Sculls of Triceratops and T-Rex.

A beautiful speciman of a Green Turtle. 'Green' because the fat under the shell is green in colour.

Landsborough near the Sunshine Coast.

Not too clear, but two Scrub Turkey chicks in Noosa.

Uwe Leube (RBHS '77) on Noosa Beach.

Looking toward Noosa Head.

Aaaah! An old Thuderbird. Classic.

Dune forest in the town of Noosa.

Forest near Noosa Head.

Look carefully. My first wild Koala asleep in the tree above the beach.

Well I can see both the Koala and the Opossum, Bit of luck to see both asleep in the open so close together.

One of the many surf spots on Noosa Head.

Bit steep. Bit rough. Fisherman's nightmare.

Another view toward the Noosa Head. A little like Cape Point.

A lone giant.

The base of the lone giant!

A view through the Tangklewood Forest.

A pretty massive Eucalyptus being strangled by a Fig. I will continue Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast in the next episode of the journey as it in turn continues.