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Bagu Tree

February 20, 2011
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Bagu Tree

Bagu tree (Gnetum gnemon) is well known in Brunei, and in Borneo generally, for its young leaves and seeds as a source of food and cook as vegetable.  In Indonesia it is known as Melinjo,  the seed are grounded and fried as cracker. Bagu are not properly cultivated in Brunei, but you will find them sold...

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Kemunting

February 14, 2011
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Kemunting

Kemunting, (Rhodomyrtus tomentosa Wight) a wild berry common along the coast in Brunei.  This one I planted a year ago, now about 40cm tall.  I expect it to bear fruits in two years, or less if I get very creative, I guess! The tree is very hard, very good for firewood, if you are...

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Big Pineapple, Sunshine Coast

February 1, 2011
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Big Pineapple, Sunshine Coast

An icon, and heritage-listed attraction at Woombye, is now closed for visit.  It was a working pineapple farm, double with shop and restaurant.  Its just one hour drive from Brisbane. Sad, it is now turned into a motor museum.

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Big Banana – Coffs Harbour

February 1, 2011
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Big Banana – Coffs Harbour

A tourist attraction in Coffs Harbour about 600 km from Sydney, just 400 km from Brisbane.  On this trip, we drove from Brisbane, and it took us about half a day.  Its more than just banana farm tour.  There is a toboggan ride in the farm, which guaranteed adrenalin rush experience.

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