Gold Coast - Days 1 & 2

I didn't really feeling like blogging the last couple days and figured I would just combine the two full days I have here in the Gold Coast into one post. I didn't do anything special here, but just relaxed and enjoyed the room. I did get out to the beach and enjoy some things here, but overall, I have decided to just relax and get ready to return to the grind of the desert.

On day 1, we went to the Hard Rock for lunch. I also got some shirts for myself and Kim so she will have the Hard Rock shirt from the only Hard Rock in Australia. We then walked around a little and saw some shops, but didn't buy anything. Then we went back to the hotel and I sat in the whirlpool for a bit and then relaxed for the night.

Day 2, I got up early to try and get some sunrise pics, but couldn't wake up early enough. It would have been perfect though as there were no clouds in the sky when I opened the curtains about half an hour after sunrise. I then gathered my things and went to the post office to mail stuff to Minnesota and also to Iraq. Cost an arm and a leg, but I couldn't take all that stuff in my bags. I then stopped at the Casino and played a little blackjack. I didn't do too bad, and left when things started to turn.

I came back to the hotel and hung out until supper. Dan and I went back to the casino for supper, and it was pretty good. I tried the tables again, and they were awful. I still wound up ahead for the day, but not as good as I was before that. Then we came back and I relaxed for the night. I got to bed early so I could try to get sunrise pics again.

I did get up early enough and walked the three blocks to the beach. The waves were coming in pretty cool, and it was just lovely. There were clouds on the horizon, so I couldn't get clear sunrise pictures, but I got some good ones I think. I will know when I put them on the computer. I figure I will do some uploading of pictures when I get to Sydney later today.

We fly out this afternoon to Sydney, and I don't plan on anything special these last couple of days. I might see if I can get on a wine tour, but not going to try too hard. That is it for now. Expect one or two more posts from Sydney before we start flying back to the desert.

Until next time.....