I must admit, I wasn't prepared for the adventure I had in the Rainforest Green at Southbank. What began as a simple lunchtime stroll became an epic experience of survival, friendship and intrigue. Initially, after being awoken by the Proprietor of the "Blue Basement Cafe" (I was sleeping under a stack of chairs that had been placed there overnight), I decided to grab a slice of banana bread at "Champs" before wandering through the forest. I entered near the "Brisbane Wheel" and took a wrong turn on the first walkway, ending up in a spiral of disorientation for several days. I used the banana bread to train a waterdragon to follow simple instructions, which ended up with "Trev" (the water dragon) being able to scavenge for snacks and discarded cigarette butts. This sustinence and Trev's constant eye for juicy moths kept my nutrition at high levels at a point where I could continue to navigate the labyrinth of wooden walkways through the tranquil palms and water courses. Trev and I became good friends, he'd scratch my arms if he wanted to be kept warm and I'd shout verbal commands to grab discarded face masks so I could contruct a crude shelter. It was a harmonious relationship, bought to a sudden end one morning when I startled a Southbank employee who was replacing mulch in a garden bed. He was extremely friendly and directed me to a bathroom near "Streets Beach" where I could change out of my "Robinson Crusoe" style torn shirt loin cloth into some patriotic garb purchased from a nearby...
Read moreA very interesting small rain forest constructed in the middle of the city at South Bank. Huge effort has been done to give it the look and feel like a real one. The flora and fauna are carefully protected. The walkway through the forest ensures that no one damages the surroundings. Although a small one, it does give a very soothing feel. It is located in such a way that it can't be missed altogether if one is in the vicinity. Another highly recommended part of South Bank...
Read moreA sloping wide open grass area that is ideal for fitness classes and mini concerts. Surrounded by tropical forests make for a cool and picturesque place to just lay about or be active in a free...
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