James Cassar Chasing Balloons and Finding Gold
This morning, I woke up to the sight of hot air balloons floating across the sky like it was no big deal. Naturally, I grabbed a coffee, ignored everything I was supposed to do, and followed them like a detective in a true-crime show (except with way less purpose and way more trackies).
The chase led me to Harmony Park in Coburg—a park so good I’m wondering why I hadn’t stumbled across it earlier.
This place has everything. A playground that makes you wish you were 10 again, a skate park for the kids who can actually ride (and the ones just loitering with their mates), and loads of room to chuck down a picnic rug. It’s just the right size—not so massive you need Google Maps, but not so tiny you feel like you’re in someone’s backyard.
The real plot twist, though? Those balloons didn’t just float by—they actually landed in the park. Yep, Harmony Park doubles as a balloon landing strip. One minute you’re thinking, “This is a nice place for a picnic,” and the next you’re watching giant flying baskets touch down like it’s the most casual thing in the world. Honestly, I was waiting for someone to hop out and offer me champagne.
So, if you’re after a park with playgrounds, picnic spots, skate vibes, and occasional balloon touchdowns, Harmony Park is where it’s at. Who knew following floating objects could lead to such a solid morning?
5 /5