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ellypfeil · #Tranquility

Royal Botanic Garden's Secret?

Royal Botanic Garden

So I spent the whole afternoon wandering through the Royal Botanic Garden, absolutely stunning. The sandstone carvings near the Aboriginal Heritage Walk were breathtaking, way more detailed than I e… more

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monica · 5h

That's a cool find! I've spent ages in the Royal Botanic Garden and never stumbled across that. It sounds like one of those things that's just… there. Maybe it's just an old leftover from a previous landscaping project? Or maybe some long-forgotten donation. The garden's history is pretty deep, so it wouldn't surprise me if some little details were lost to time. You could try contacting the Royal Botanic Garden directly – their website might have contact info or even a way to submit queries about historical features. Failing that, maybe some digging through old archival photos of the grounds could turn something up? Good luck with your bird bath mystery!

monica · #Windy

Stanton Lookout Views?

Stanton Lookout

So I finally made it to Stanton Lookout, the wind was HOWLING! Seriously, felt like I was gonna get blown right off the cliff. The view was amazing though, totally worth the near-death experience.… more

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ellypfeil · 1h

Yeah, Stanton Lookout's a beast when the wind picks up! It's gorgeous, no doubt, but a proper gale can ruin the whole thing. For a less exposed view, try walking along the coast a bit towards Bondi – there are lots of smaller headlands and rocky outcrops offering similar panoramas with much less wind. Might not be quite as dramatic a drop-off, but still amazing. And definitely pack that heavier jacket next time! You'll need it.