Southbanks @ Brisbane

Brisbane - We walked across the Victoria bridge to Southbank, South Brisbane. Victoria bridge was built on the site of Brisbane's oldest bridge. Here at the Southbank, there are lots of arts and drama buildings like Gallery of Modern Art, Museum & Science Centre, Convention Centre, Griffin University and the Performing Arts Centre.

Performing Arts Centre

Pax lifting his heavy suitcase

reading the art pieces

The Wheel of Brisbane

The Wheel of Brisbane is located near the interesting art piece which was out of place in this Southbank.

Nepalese building for Expo 2008

This Nepalese structure was the only building kept by the Brisbane City Council after the Expo 2008.

A further walk down, we came across one of the recycling plant servicing the Southbank population.

The treatment process

Walking further down, we came across an Ancient plants garden.

Ancient plant garden

Cycad

An interesting Cycad, a cone-bearing plant that existed during dinosaurs time.

Every Saturday, the Southbank held their art and creative market. A huge crowd gathered around many of the stalls at this market. I was not able to take photos of the stalls as many vendors put signs of 'No Photo' taking.

Along the way there was an Epicurious Garden with patches of edible vegetables.

Cassava (Tapioca)

Taro (yam)

All these vegetables and fruits are given away weekly on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday by the Brisbane City Council.

Along the Southbank, many people were sunbathing in the winter sun on an artificial beach,

Beach and Sun

Australian have a good sense of humor 'Lifeguards are not Babysitters'

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Calesa around Intramuros

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Temple Street Night Market

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