Black Forest
Whispering Woods
Of course our beautiful Sunken Gardens would very easily replicate the wonders of the Black Forest. Like this location, the Sunken Gardens is also a “dark forest where no light shines through”, which is why it’s perfect for brooding and contemplation. You’ll not only lose track of time here (remember, no light), but the moss-covered limestone will leave a perfect butt-shaped stain on your jeans that you’ll have to walk around with for the rest of the day.
Now, Whispering Woods at UWA is a hard one to get through without mastering a speedy Kath & Kim power walk. It’s also known as the area outside Reid during Guild Elections where ‘flyering’ is allowed. Even in the so-called ‘fast lane’, the whispers of those trying to get your attention for even a second to hand you an election flyer remains and haunts your dreams. I suggest constantly being on a phone call during these woods as a good way to distract the whispers from circulating in your direction.
Queen of Hearts’ Palace The Queen of Hearts’ Palace is another easy location to find on the UWA map because people won’t stop taking Graduation regalia photos and professional ‘arms crossed’ LinkedIn headshots in front of it. Yes, you guessed correctly. I’m talking about the Clock Tower and the Reflection Pond — oh, and let’s not forget about the infamous arches that encompass every Stock image of UWA to ever exist. Magical things happen at this palace actually. Looking into the pond, disregarding the plethora of duck shit, you’ll actually see the reflection of the Red Queen staring back at you — what fun!
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Now that I’ve exhausted all the locations at UWA I can be bothered to think of, it’s time to scramble gracefully back up the Rabbit Hole. So bye bye for now, Wonder/land. Don’t fret though, because I’ll more than likely be back in The Outlands next week with a canoe in hand, that’s for sure.
