I left autumn in Bagni di Lucca for spring in Brisbane. Spring is not as dramatic in sub tropical Queensland as it is in Italy, but we have Jacaranda trees as compensation. I arrived too late in the season to see the trees in spectacular full bloom, when one tree near our house looks like a huge lilac dome. Like the Magnolia trees in Lucca, Jacarandas get their flowers first, then the leaves follow as the flowers fall.
Jacaranda flowers
The trees are not native to Australia, but I’m glad they arrived from South America all those years ago. They look wonderful dotted through Brisbane suburbs – including ours.
in our street
nearby
I love the colour against this house
the leaves are beginning to appear
lilac carpet in the street
On a final visit to the Valentino exhibition at GoMA I took some photos of spring colour at the Gallery precinct.
I love the colours
what a great tree
at the Gallery
fallen flowers
at the Gallery
The Frangipani trees are starting to flower and soon it will be time for Poincianas with their gorgeous red flowers. Spring in Brisbane is excellent.
How lucky you are Debra, to be able to have the best of Australia and Italy!
It’s great! You saw my mail that I have bought tickets to Italy, right? I will be in Bagni di Lucca form 14.03 to 16.04! Look forward! Warm hug!
By: Rosaly Torvnes on November 21, 2010
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We will have a coffee and a sfoglia at Bar Italia.
By: bagnidilucca on November 21, 2010
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Hope we can have a wine occasion too :=)
By: Rosaly Torvnes on November 21, 2010
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Of course we can.
By: bagnidilucca on November 21, 2010
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You are making me homesick! Miss those Jacarandas.
By: Moira Drexler on November 21, 2010
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Colours of home, Deb! Our jacaranda is in flower too – although it’s only ever for such a short while. Love the photos and the colours, particularly the shots of the Queenslanders – gorgeous old houses!
By: Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial on November 21, 2010
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I don’t think I have ever seen a jacaranda, what wonderful photos! I suppose the nearest thing we get colour wise is wisteria. Ah spring is a long way away right now, my little magnolia is covered in tight grey silky buds waiting for next year already!
By: Joanna @ Zeb Bakes on November 21, 2010
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I absolutely love wisteria. In Bagni di Lucca in spring we rush about having wisteria sightings. I have so many photos of wisteria.
By: bagnidilucca on November 21, 2010
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Oh Wow Deb, I haven’t seen jacaranda trees doing their thing for ages, these look amazing against the house… I’m loving the flowers at this time of year and all the rain we’ve had has made this one of the greenest springs.
By: Anna Johnston on November 22, 2010
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I was thinking just this morning to take a few photos of the jacarandas. The colours truly are gorgeous. My boys walk around jacaranda spotting.
By: cityhippyfarmgirl on November 22, 2010
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Totally by coincidence I was lying on the bed and looking out of the window and admiring a jacaranda tree this morning! 🙂
By: Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella on November 22, 2010
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i liked the gallery!!! loved it!
By: ilias/gl on November 22, 2010
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The Art Gallery is beside the river in Brisane. It is a great place and minutes from where I live. I love it.
By: Debra Kolkka on November 23, 2010
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I love the Jacaranda trees around Brisbane. They really suit this place and look great among the Queenslander homes.
By: Susan: My Food Obsession on November 23, 2010
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[…] here to see the beautiful jacarandas in Brisbane. Our spring is beautiful too. […]
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