South East Queensland has been swamped with rain over the past few days. A further deluge was forecast for today. Waking up early and finding it dry, I decided to walk my local 5 km circuit.
Tarragindi is a very old, hilly suburb of Brisbane (approx. 1930s) and consequently very leafy. Its most notable tree is the jacaranda, brought to Brisbane from South Africa in 1864. At present, the trees form a vivid sea of purple and violet, and the pavement below is a carpet of fallen leaves. Pring Street is always particularly beautiful, so I made it my main destination.
But first, the tree trunks on the footpaths caught my attention.
Low, dense cloud as I set out.
Amazing new growth.
The Flame Tree is also looking stunning.
Flame Tree, misty mountain, and spot the jacaranda.
Leopard Tree.
The jacarandas nearing Pring Street.
Looking east, then west. Same tree.
Now entering Pring Street and its spectacular purple blossoms. The blue sky didn't linger.
Looking up.
White jacaranda.
Looking back down Pring Street.
Making my way home.
Top of our street
Bottom of our street.
It has rained steadily all afternoon, and it continues as I turn out the light.
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