Dreamworld

What an awesome day filled with childlike fun! Though, for safety reasons, no camera/action cam this time. 😕
I got to join Ben, Celeste, and their youthful entourage on a trip to Dreamworld—a theme park between Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Dreamworld isn’t just a haven for rollercoaster enthusiasts; it’s also a paradise for animal lovers.

There’s a section of the park that functions like a mini-zoo, filled with iconic Aussie animals: dingoes, emus, kangaroos, snakes, toads—and cassowaries (a new one for me)! And of course, koalas. One of which I have befriended… and was devastated to leave behind. Or did I…? ^^

The koala cuddle session was probably the highlight of my day — although the free-fall ride from a tower 119 meters high (that’s 39 stories!) comes in at a very close second (you can see the tower on pic 3). It was both terrifying and exhilarating. You’re pulled up slowly (it feels like it never ends…), left waiting at the top… and then suddenly —CLICK— and WOOOOSH. Down you go. Fast, about 135 km/h.

It only lasted just under 5 seconds—but the adrenaline rush stayed with me much longer.

Despite the rain pouring down all day it was fantastic! I’m really glad I had fun people around and didn’t have to go alone. 😊Read more