Settling in

There's a whole suburb named Tanah Merah in between the Gold Coast and Brisbane stretch. I'd always been curious. Apparently, there's a sizeable Malaysian population around.

Redundancy. (Credit to KG for doing a U turn and pausing the 10 seconds required for me to fumble with the phone camera, click and snap at a roundabout no less and miraculously, not getting honked at)

(Dunny is Aussie slang for toilet. In case that wasn't clear enough)

You can't tell, but the out of focus street sign behind actually says Papaya St. On a somewhat related note, mangosteens are going for $1.49 here. EACH.

These seemingly harmless feathered friends here are plovers, known to draw blood if feeling threatened. They nest on the ground too, so mind your steps.

Manly, a pretty suburb on the south eastern side of Brisbane. Try The Pelican's Nest for decent seafood and pleasant ambience.

Dessert for tonight. Mascaporne cheese is glorious stuff. I got the recipe from here. KG better be hungry.