Dolphins at Moreton Island

We attended a dolphin behaviour and data colletion presentation after our sand tobogganing adventure. Then it was time to take a leisurely stroll before it was time to hand feed the wild dolphins.

Check out the Sunset

Simple beauty

The serenity of nature

The kids of our tour group playing together

The photographer soaking in silence and admiring the view

At the pier

It's getting colder as night approaches

At the pier catching the sight of dolphins

3 dolphins in sight

The cameras clicking at the sight of the dolphins

Check out the clouds

It was time to feed the dolphins at 730pm. Indeed our 2nd adventure of the night. We stood there in the sand, in pairs / families. When it was our turn, we washed our hands in the pail, then each of us took a small fish. Given the signal, we walked into the water at knee level. With the person in charge guiding us, we bent down and stretched out our hands and fed the dolphin. The waters was chilly and the wind was strong. Yet it was an amazing experience - night feeding the dolphins.

The night scene

Time for dinner - hotpot along with buffet dinner

Mini steamboat dish

From the buffet spread

After dinner, we headed back to our rooms for a shower and to rest. Boy did we have a good night sleep.

Sand Tobogganing

On 16 December, 2011, after our lunch and check in to our rooms, we had a quick change of clothes - yes slippers and shorts and we were all set for the first adventure on the island. We embarked on a 4WD Desert Safari Tour of Tangalooma Desert. There we saw the sand island and saw the natural coloured sand in the dessert.

This is how steep the slope is. One has to climb up the slope to slide down. It certainly looks intimidating climbing up that slope.

Our instructor telling us how to hold the board

This is how you slide down. Hold up the board with your hands and raise up your legs

Yes, I did it the sand toboggang. It was a steep climb up the sand hill. There was a point of time Gina & I were wondering whether we want to slide down. In the end, she chose not to do it, while I went ahead to do it. There was this kid Jeremiah who was hesitating whether to climb up the sand hill. He was very afraid. His parents were already up on the sandhill. I told Jeremiah that I was afraid too, yet I told him, let's walk up the slope together. Hence holding our boards, we walked up together. Jeremiah was in front of me. I kept encouraging him to go forth. We finally made it up the tip of the sand hill. It was a beautiful sight. Yet I must say, while waiting for one's turn to slide down, that was scary. There is a possibility that one's board may fly off half way, or one may stop halfway in the middle of the sand hill. Jeremiah's mum and sister were ahead of me. Yet in the end, Jeremiah did not slide down. He was very afraid. Instead, he walked back down the steep slope. Yes it was finally my turn. Getting into position and holding tightly to my board, I slided down. It was a beautiful slide to the bottom of the hill. Love it. Of course, there was a bit of sand in my mouth and all around me. For the experience, it was worth it :)

Pat & Gina

Enjoying the moment

Yes I am thrilled I did it - this is where I slided down to from the top of the sand hill

Pat having fun

This is how I slided down, yes one has to hold tightly to the board

Gina with her board.

Pat with one of the photographers

Swensen @Ion

Thiru & Pat
On 27 November 2011, Thiru and I caught up for Sunday Lunch at Swensen Ion located at #B1-31. It's always nice catching up with good friends. I have known Thiru through my MMC days and it's a great joy hanging around a good pal.

Pat with the Xmas menu of Swensen

Thiru with her belated Birthday present


Malted Chocolate Milk Shake

Turkey and Ham Salad ( $12.90)

Grilled Turkey Breast and Chestnuts ( $16.90)

Lunch Time

Looking cool Thiru

Pat loves salad

Look at the amount of food - this has to be shared

Our desserts - delicious

Thiru with her Ginger Bread House ( $10.90)

A Tower of Butterscotch and coffee ice-cream complemented with cold fudge and topped with gingerman cookies.

Pat with her Festival Minstrel

Signature sticky chewy chocolate and vanilla ice-cream topped with hot fudge and chocolate.

After lunch we went book shopping, where Thiru gave me a book as Xmas gift. Thanks Thiru. Your Xmas present is on the way. I am thankful for my circle of good friends.

Lunch at Moreton Island

Pat at Moreton Island - Dec 16, 2011
We headed straight for buffet lunch upon arrival on Moreton Island. I found the food average. With Nancy, our tour guide giving us only 30min to eat, as our next activity in an hour's time and we had to check into our rooms, it was a stressful lunch for me. In the sense I don't have the luxury to slow down and enjoy my food.

Such a meaty dish

Diluted Mushroom soup

Our room at Tangaloma Island Resort

Soaking in the scenery - what a beauty
(Yes Pat loves photography)

Picture Postcard

Taking a quick stroll after changing into our shorts and slippers, we were all set for our first adventure of the day.
One of the reasons I love travelling - the opportunity to take such beautiful shots :)

Cruise to Tangalooma Wild Dolphin Resort

Pat & Gina
On December 16, 2011, upon arrival, we headed to Holt Street Wharf to board a 75 min catamaran cruise to Tangalooma Wild Dolphin Resort on Moreton Island. We sat on the top deck.

Admiring the view

The relaxed Gina

Pat is all set for fun and photography

Cloudy Skies

The trail of ripples

View of Factories

Not the usual scenic view that we see on cruise

All set - keep on sailing

Arrival at Moreton Island - Lovely scenery

Love the blue sky

Upon arrival, we headed straight for lunch and then it's adventure time.