Today I went a wandering through a tea tree maze
then down through the rain forest
against all dire warnings
about it being snake and tic season
But I would not listen to reason
No snakes or shed skins did I spy
but broke many a spider web on my way
guess the fear season gives them freedom
To weave their webs across the paths
bush turkeys and rats my sole company
I loved the nature and weird sculptures
but avoided getting my camera
Will go back to write a review
as it’s a quirky pleasant place
Sauntered through the Botanic Garden
what odd bins they had
Then found out they invented frisbee golf
and set up nine holes in the garden
Couldn’t sight any Frisbees in the trees
or littered on the grass
No teams driving about in their lazy carts
Then up to the racecourse
a pastime I disapprove
but those horses are so elegant
I watch completely bemused
Their bright café beckoned
but it faced a factory wall
The locals don’t take advantage
Of their amazing water views
so off to the Lennox surf club
for an ice-cream by the beach
plenty of exercise within easy reach
ok so these grounds were pretty amazing boob poles, weird sculptures and this bizarre door in the middle of the rain forest going nowhere … it made me smile when I found it … but it’s taken a massive internet search just to find this photo … the place pushes it’s products not its quirky scenic setting that was so spell-binding!?!
Maybe it was an Australian version of Alice in Wonderland … Kate in Ballina
aroused 
I would have knocked hard on that door and run away quickly, to watch the reaction of “residents” from faraway 🙂
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lol I’d already spied a large rat on my left so maybe that’s why I kept moving 🙂
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My son took me to a commercial fridge door that was imbedded in deep snow in Hokkaido …. one opened the door and inside was a restaurant and bar – quite a magical experience.
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lol an igloo bar, love the concept … no idea what was inside this one … I could walk around it but didn’t actually open it to see if there was another dimension within 🙂
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The door to something other, I often muse that it’s another universe.
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I was most tempted to step through it but then how would I return … have never watched Dr Who so no idea …
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I was thinking of Narnia, and only a little bit of Dr. Who. I’m still recovering from the statement “Have never watched”
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Sounds enticing!
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This sounds like a wonderful adventure! Waiting for your shots.
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OH, I love this place AND your poem! 🙂
I was thinking about Alice in Wonderland and her adventures as I read your poem! 🙂
So glad you are having adventures, too! 😀
HUGS!!! 🙂
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Lovely! As I was reading it I was reminded of Alice in Wonderland. Whimsical, warm and fun. Have a fabulous Wednesday my friend. 😊
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Smiling while reading throughout 🙂
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It seems like you had good time.
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What fun! Another adventure 🙂
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This was very nice. A delifghtful pleasure to read
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Nice read Kate. You are happy and it’s a great feeling.
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Love that random door! Gives me all sorts of thoughts about poems and stories and such
Thanks for sharing 😉
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me too, it was so magical … glad I found this shot although it was all pretty special, will post my shots when I return there 🙂
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Thanks for the the smiles, and I’ve had a swim at Lennox Beach, and had an ice-cream at the surf club, lovely spot. 😊 😊 ❤️ 💕
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