by Anna McGhie | Oct 25, 2017 | Sights
‘Bris-aranda’ is a word I created that means Brisbane during Jacaranda season. Spring in Brisbane is a spectacular time of year thanks the Mother Nature’s stunning Jacaranda trees. Purple blooms from these beautiful trees are sprinkled...
by Anna McGhie | Oct 10, 2017 | Sights
‘Under the Jacaranda’ by Godfrey Rivers painted in 1903 hangs in the Queensland Art Gallery at South Brisbane and is believed to be the source of all Jacaranda trees that are growing in Brisbane.The art work was painted by Rivers 13 years after arriving in...
by Anna McGhie | Oct 9, 2017 | Sights
Brisbane blooms in Spring when the beautiful purple flowers of the Jacaranda tree decorate our streetscape. The Jacaranda tree is native to Brazil but has made a home for itself in Brisbane and everywhere you look – streets, parks, schools and gardens are...
by Anna McGhie | Sep 16, 2017 | Events, Sights
Ever since I was a little girl I have visited Toowoomba for their annual Carnival of Flowers.During September the city of Toowoomba blooms with beautiful flowers and while my recent visit was not as leisurely as when I was younger, the beauty of the parks and gardens...
by Anna McGhie | Sep 13, 2017 | Sights
Did you know that the Brisbane City Council has a fabulous website for cycling enthusiasts of all riding levels?No matter whether you are new to cycling, a cycliing commuter, a social rider, enjoy the thrill of a mountain bike ride or even ride to school Cycling...
by Anna McGhie | Sep 11, 2017 | Events, Sights
Spring in Brisbane is a wonderful season. With magnificent warm weather and flowers blooming everywhere there is no excuse to stay indoors, it’s the perfect time to get out and about and experience our magnificent River City.I apologise for the delay in this...
