Australia Day 3 - Dreaming in DreamWorld

Day 3 since arriving into Australia and 2nd day in Gold Coast. We woke up early to brace the freezing temperatures to wait for the bus to pick us up to the Dream World theme park. Luckily, we have bought our tickets at the airport, or else, we will have to squeeze with the throngs of people from the picture below (horrible)!! This is already considered quite good since it is their off-peak season, I can't imagine what it will be like when their peak season kicks in...Wipeout - that is what they called this mean machine. It will toss you left right center and upside down. Confirm guaranteed with great trills!! I think there is a person merlion-ing from the machine when we are leaving. I saw the staffs busy spraying the seats with water....
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The Claw - Another mean machine to bring you sky high and turn you 360 degree, experiencing about a few G when you are coming down all at the same time. Excellent trill!

These birds in the picture are what I called them the road sweeper. They are the unofficial cleaners "employed" at the park to clean up any food the tourists have dropped while they are eating. In a moment, all the organics on the grounds are inside these bird's stomach. Butter trading of food for work huh?
Yes, how can I be in Australia without taking pictures of their beloved kangaroos. See.... the kangaroo beside me likes taking pictures!! =p Thanks to *mds* for taking the perfect shot.
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The Tasmania devils. Not as menacing as they are portrayed to be.

The Koala bears taking their afternoon nap after their lunch.
Big bad Crocodiles - Don't they look like logs on water?
A eagle awaiting to soar into the sky

Their water theme park that I have no access to. The slides looks exciting, don't they?

Our dinner back at the hotel overlooking the hotel's pool. Nice ambiance, nice view, nice company.

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And to finish the day with a few sips of the red wine.