This is the blog of Mark Wordsworm, the travelling worm. I’m a 40-year-old bookmark (give or take a few years) and I proudly boast my own Hallmark serial number, 95 HBM 80-1. You’ll probably want to read all about me and my Travelling Companion (the TC).
Today’s travel notes
Me and the TC recently visited the town of Maleny in Queensland. We had lunch in town, visited the chocolate factory, and spent a few hours at the botanic gardens and Bird World.
The day was grey and drizzling. The mist only added to the views of the Glass Mountains and the architected gardens.
The book I’m in
Frontier, by Grace Curtis. Science fiction with flare and grace. Highly recommended.
Travel tips
Even if the weather is wet, Maleny is a good place to spend a few hours. Visit the Botanic Gardens and Bird World (inside the gardens). Drop in at Maleny Chocolate Co, for delicious (though pricey) chocolates.
Recommended restaurant
Sarah’s Unplugged in Maleny. Good food and friendly service, catering for vegan and gluten free too.
The photos
Where, a faithful reader will ask, is the photo of me that customarily kicks off these posts? I stayed tucked away in my travel case, viewing the sights from a handy peephole. A faithful reader might also guess the reasons why I played it safe: rain and birds. Rain isn’t good for my cardboard constitution, and when bird meets worm, it usually doesn’t go well for the worm.
So, without further ado, let’s move on to a view:
The Glass Mountains lurk in the clouds. In the foreground, the botanic gardens stretch towards the mist-clogged hills.
A tree and a mountain provide structure. Pink blossoms add colour.
At times during the day, the air was brighter and more colour shone through the mist.
Outside Bird World, a Brush-turkey had somehow managed to find a high perch. It watched us with a superior gaze.
Are you ready for the birds? Here they come! These are just a few of the birds we saw inside Bird World.
A little Pitta:
A series of pigeons:
A plethora of parrots:
To finish, a bashful pheasant:
That’s all for today, folks.
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