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February 9th 2010
Published: February 15th 2010
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We arrived in Brisbane about 8:30am, a little later than scheduled, and today we have our first ½ day private car courtesy of Cruise Specialists. After the ship was cleared by immigration, we were finally able to leave the ship about 9:30 to have Kevin & Susan introduce us to Denis, our driver. We decided that we wanted to visit Australia’s Zoo, Home of the Crocodile Hunter (Steve Irwin). Unfor... Read Full Entry



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Oops...Missed That OneOops...Missed That One
Oops...Missed That One

He missed that fish, but don't worry, it didn't go far.
Don't Slip and FallDon't Slip and Fall
Don't Slip and Fall

You don't want to make a mistake in a situation like this. Would you look at the size of this guy.
Freshwater CrocodileFreshwater Crocodile
Freshwater Crocodile

This is a freshwater croc just keeping cool. Looks like he could use a manicure.
'Keep the Feeling!''Keep the Feeling!'
'Keep the Feeling!'

A mural of Steve as we unfortunately have to leave.
The Happy TravelersThe Happy Travelers
The Happy Travelers

Too bad we have to go...we could have spent several more hours at the zoo.
Lone Pine Koala SanctuaryLone Pine Koala Sanctuary
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary

After leaving the zoo, we really wanted Denis to take us to Lone Pine. It's not nearly as fancy or elaborate as the zoo but we came to see the koalas.
Danger-You're Entering Koala KingdomDanger-You're Entering Koala Kingdom
Danger-You're Entering Koala Kingdom

Lots of koalas to follow, in almost every pose imaginable.
Hi ThereHi There
Hi There

The first of many little cuties.
In His Comfy ChairIn His Comfy Chair
In His Comfy Chair

One of their favorite places in the crook of a tree.
Peek-A-Boo!Peek-A-Boo!
Peek-A-Boo!

I see you.
Call On Me TeacherCall On Me Teacher
Call On Me Teacher

Cute with his paw up in the air.
Ho-HumHo-Hum
Ho-Hum

What, me worry.
I've Got A Pain in My NeckI've Got A Pain in My Neck
I've Got A Pain in My Neck

Looks like he needs a chiropractor.
Pay Attention PleasePay Attention Please
Pay Attention Please

This guy just isn't interested.
I've Got My Ear on the GroundI've Got My Ear on the Ground
I've Got My Ear on the Ground

Listening for anyone approaching.
'On Your Mark'...'On Your Mark'...
'On Your Mark'...

This guy's ready to go.
Let Me SeeLet Me See
Let Me See

He's deep in thought.
Can I Hold Him?Can I Hold Him?
Can I Hold Him?

The ranger is getting this guy ready to be held.
Come to GrandmaCome to Grandma
Come to Grandma

Isn't he soft and cuddly? Wow!
My TurnMy Turn
My Turn

Oh yeah...he is as soft and sweet as can be.
Can We Take Him Home?Can We Take Him Home?
Can We Take Him Home?

He'd fit right at home in Carmel.



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