Surfers Paradise aka known as Surfers

This is the view to the North - towards Brisbane

The view to the South East where one can see Coolangatta in the far end

The view to North West where one can see the Broadwater

Surfer Paradise is the very heart of the Gold Coast. I also gathered when someone spoke of the Gold Coast they actually meant Surfers… The Gold Coast is huge…. it’s situated just below (Brissie) Brisbane on the map. (Gold Coast’s beautiful coastline is 40km!) This is what I call home. It has so much to offer and if you are a keen explorer, this is the place to start! The Hinterland is has a beauty of its own. We have all the fun attractions here as well, naming Sea World, Movie World, Wet ‘n Wild, Dream World and more! What I’m saying is that this is the place for old and young. This is tourist world! Lol! On our honeymoon in 2005 the famous Q1 building was still being built. Tourists were allowed to view the display apartments which were on the 40th floor. We were at the right time at the right place so we took the opportunity.

Jetstar Photography Competition - Boogie Time!

Jetstar Photography Competition - Boogie Time!

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My first favourite moment in Oz!

I dedicate this post to a dear friend… Hmm she knows who she is. LOL! The particular photo (of me) were taken at Billabong Sanctuary in Townsville – and you guessed it: it was a dream come true! They are so soft and cuddly – the closest I could describe it was to a sheep’s skin. Hubby took this photo while we were on honeymoon. Much to his relief because all I could talk about was holding a koala! I would never forget this day, or the feeling of a living toy in my arms! Just look at the close up of the little one's face - a-d-o-r-a-b-l-e!

These were taken at David Fleay Park on the Gold Coast. It was hard leaving him behind...

A cute Roo .....or two

Sweet!

Kangaroos or Roo's as they are called here

I wanted to do and informative post about them but decided not to. The reasons simply because one could easily Google it and find all you want to know, in detail. I’ll just share the experience I have had of them. Apart from finding them in your back yard a good idea is to visit your local Sanctuary. Why? Because they are extremely laid back there. I am talking about our famous Currumbin Sanctuary. There’s a vending machine where tourists can buy a bag of mixed seed/pellets and hand feed them. Some Roo’s hang around the machine, not because they don’t have small change but because they know too well what it’s all about! LOL!

When you handfeed them they don’t even open their eyes. They just munch on everything in slow mode. So funny! Then when there’s a Joey in the pouch they even look more hilarious! I could not imagine myself being curled up like that and have my legs dangling halfway outside. Flexible is not the word. But they can be dangerous too. Not under normal circumstances. Only if they are wounded or cornered, as most animals can be. When they fight, they do so by grabbing each other with their front paws and kicking with their back legs.

These photo’s are living proof just how laid back they can be. Marlize puts her hands under his body, then slowly lifts him up and then, even higher. He is not even bothered! Doesn’t he know we could have easily have kidnapped him that day? I mean seriously, they are cool dudes. Cute and cuddly too.

Holding a Wombat

The common wombat is the largest burrowing herbivorous mammal. The closest relative of the wombat is, in fact, the koala. Who would have guessed? With its short tail and legs, characteristic waddle and 'cuddly' appearance, the wombat is one of the most endearing of Australia's native animals, and of course almost the cutest! This one I am holding weighed a whopping 20 kgs! If you think he is adorable you should see their young! This was photo was taken in Northern Qld, Townsville’s Billabong Sanctuary.

A little bit of Sydney

I was about to post this last night when my pc just shut down. It has a mind of its own LOL – so here goes: We had another blissful day out there in the sun. We went to Burleigh Heads again to see if we could get a glimpse of the whales…. No luck! However we finished the full circle of the walk we have done last time. It was awesome. I wish I could post all the photos. Once I have my new computer/laptop, I’ll do that!

So where were we? I guess I have to post some pics of JJ and me in Sydney. Please bear in mind it was taken in 2005. Sydney is a great place for a week end getaway or if you love the night life. I wouldn’t want to live there because I recon it is too busy.

You know I am so glad to be here in Australia. I couldn’t help myself for feeling so grateful for the life we have here. I have already taken so many things for granted (unknowingly!) and today I pondered upon the reasons why we migrated here. Maybe it was because our friends whom had only being here 7 months, wanted to go back to the RSA. I gave them a list of the things I reasoned for them to reconsider moving back. Well, or at least give it another thought. A serious thought. Migration isn’t for sissies. I certainly wouldn’t want them to regret going back. Anyway, people live up to their own decisions – meantime I’ll stay focused on my journey and enjoy the ride.