Arbour (2)

The medusa-like tendrils of the Arbour stretching up towards the Wheel of Brisbane. 

Arbour (1)

With it's snake like structure, the Grand Arbor in South Bank gently winds it's way for about 1km through these hugely popular and lovely parklands. The individually designed steel 'tendrils' form an arch with bougainvillea growing up and along the wires, creating some shade from the harsh summer sun.

Turning Around.

Even though I have visited the area frequently, I have to admit that I haven't been spun around on the Wheel yet! Here we are again in South Bank, and you should remember seeing this from yesterdays post (through the library window). It's looking like settled weather for a few days. Happy weekend :)

A New Angle

If by any chance you can't find the right book, you can always take in the view from one of the angled windows in the city library. I took this view of South Bank a while back, but it remains mostly unchanged. To the right of the Wheel of Brisbane is QPAC. We love abbreviations here in Australia. QPAC is the Queensland Performing Arts Centre.

Ancient History?

Our history may not be as old as some other countries, but here this is old! This is in South Bank, very close to the river, and has been converted into a restaurant. Come back tomorrow and we will have a closer look at that lovely tree.

Keeping Cool

This young guy has the best idea as we hit another day of heat and humidity. South Bank is a popular area with the beach, several pools and play areas. Time for an ice-cream I think.

Welcome to my Warm Slice of Brisbane

Hopefully you will come with me on my meanderings around this beautiful city, it's environs and parts of Queensland.

On a day when temperatures soared to almost 35c this was the place to be. This is South Bank which was the site of World Expo '88. It is Australia's only beach in the middle of the city and sits alongside the Brisbane River.

Summer has set in with its usual severity. ~Samuel Taylor Coleridge