Tales from the South Pacific, July 13-29, 2011 - Page 18 - PassPorter - A Community of Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and General Travel Forums
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"When you swim in the sea and an eel bites your knee, that's a Moray!"
So bad, yet so funny! I burst out laughing when I read this and now I can't get that song (the real one!) out of my head Sounds like a great day at the aquarium and wildlife center. I love watching penguins too!
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Larry, next time you go to the Queen Victoria Building make sure it's close to christmas. They put the biggest tree in the middle of all the arcade - goes right to the roof and the shops do a stunning street window display. I do miss living in Sydney at christmas time!
Oh and when I did live there it was just a few suburbs away from Featherdale Wildlife park! Small world hey? Did you know it is Australia's largest private zoo?
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just found your trip report here and what a trip. Fiji Islands..... like a paradise. What a great trip you are having. sorry you had to suffer the effects of a cold. I hope it clears soon. I am enjoying reading... Holestien/Halfstien lol
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What an amazing adventure! I'm exhausted just reading along!! I love all of the facts I'm learning, though! Thanks for sharing everything with us!
It's a pleasure to relive the experiences and share them.
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Larry, next time you go to the Queen Victoria Building make sure it's close to christmas. They put the biggest tree in the middle of all the arcade - goes right to the roof and the shops do a stunning street window display. I do miss living in Sydney at christmas time!
Oh and when I did live there it was just a few suburbs away from Featherdale Wildlife park! Small world hey? Did you know it is Australia's largest private zoo?
Oh, I would love to see it all decorated! And I don't recall hearing that Featherdale is the largest--but I believe it. And how cool that you lived nearby. What an amazing place.
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Great pics from the aquarium and Queen Victoria Building!
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Great photos from the Aquarium!
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Love the Aquarium pics!
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Great pictures of the Aquarium!!
Many thanks!
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So bad, yet so funny! I burst out laughing when I read this and now I can't get that song (the real one!) out of my head
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Okay, did you make up that little Moray Eel diddy???
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I wondered the same thing about the moray eel diddy. Too funny!
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"That's a moray"? I'm laughing so hard I forgot to groan!
Hmm. I believe that quote is attributable to Spider Robinson, a science fiction author of considerable fame for his Callahan's Bar series, who also wrote "The Free Lunch", which I heartily recommend and that I think many Disney aficionados would enjoy.
I will however take credit for thinking of it and chuckling evilly as I took the picture, knowing precisely how it would figure into a trip report!
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just found your trip report here and what a trip. Fiji Islands..... like a paradise. What a great trip you are having. sorry you had to suffer the effects of a cold. I hope it clears soon. I am enjoying reading... Holestien/Halfstien lol
Welcome! Glad you could join us!
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And now--thank you dear Larry--I have scenes from Moonstruck running through my brain!
You're welcome, Heather!
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Nice pics from the Aquarium. Looking forward to what you think of the Blue Mountains.
Will be coming up in the next post. Another great field trip.
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There I was, relaxing on a ferry ride when I got scared by a shark and bitten on the knee by an eel!!
Are you bothered by heights, Kenny? Just checking....
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Sounds like a great day at the aquarium and wildlife center. I love watching penguins too!
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