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Posted on Sunday, February 04, 2007 - 02:14 am EST :   Last Buddysize PhotosCopy highlighted text to new message Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Hi we just got back home and thought you might like to see some warm tropical pics, and just to show you that Oz isnt all kangaroos and gum trees.
Some of the tropical plants around the pools

One of our hotels

The monorail from our hotel to the casino

The view north from the 78th floor

The view south

Their are extensive canal systems inland as far as you can see, these homes are all multi million dollar dream homes. But dont try and swim in the canals it is estimated there are 600 man eaters cruising these inland canals. There was a news item that showed someone fishing for sharks from their seventh floor high rise and he was very successful landing seven of the monsters but the beaches are safe.
Just cruising the waterways.

How the other half live up here.

Our koala bears on steroids


Your polar bears have come downunder to get warm

Cooper - NSW, Australia, Zone "10"
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Posted on Sunday, February 04, 2007 - 04:30 am EST :   Last Buddysize PhotosCopy highlighted text to new message Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Great pics, looks like you had a ball. I think I'll have to get up there this year, it's been a while.

Glen8 - New South Wales, Australia, Zone "10"
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Posted on Sunday, February 04, 2007 - 06:58 am EST :   Last Buddysize PhotosCopy highlighted text to new message Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Wonderful pictures Steve.

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Posted on Sunday, February 04, 2007 - 07:41 am EST :   Last Buddysize PhotosCopy highlighted text to new message Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Looks wonderful...all of it! It is -5ºF here. I love those shots of the polar bears. :)

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Posted on Sunday, February 04, 2007 - 08:59 am EST :   Last Buddysize PhotosCopy highlighted text to new message Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

I'd say fantastic photos!

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Posted on Sunday, February 04, 2007 - 04:45 pm EST :   Last Buddysize PhotosCopy highlighted text to new message Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

I did Not know that the Gold Coast was That built up!
I love your photos Steve and it's so good to see you posting again. Your first photo is about as lovely and perfect a floral shot as one could get.

Maneaters in the canals--Wo!

I think my favorite photo is your flag and the boat; just a reminder of your country which I'm loving, thanks to photos and posts from Aussie Gardenbuddies!

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Posted on Sunday, February 04, 2007 - 07:04 pm EST :   Last Buddysize PhotosCopy highlighted text to new message Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Yes it is Denise, but if you visit you can also find miles of pretty similar coastline without the skyscrapers. Plenty of places where you can be the first person for the day to leave footprints in the sand..which makes for excellent beachcombing!
The Gold Coast is the perfect lifestyle for many, for me I prefer my sand sea and sun without concrete cars and casinos. A personal preference.

Greth - South Australia, Zone "?"
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Posted on Sunday, February 04, 2007 - 11:53 pm EST :   Last Buddysize PhotosCopy highlighted text to new message Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

so many great pics, i especially enjoyed the bears! such a beautiful country you live in.

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Posted on Monday, February 05, 2007 - 12:59 am EST :   Last Buddysize PhotosCopy highlighted text to new message Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

I'm with you Greth ok to visit but too busy for me.

Cooper - NSW, Australia, Zone "10"
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Posted on Monday, February 05, 2007 - 09:48 pm EST :   Last Buddysize PhotosCopy highlighted text to new message Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Looks like you had a fabulous vacation!

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Posted on Monday, February 05, 2007 - 10:09 pm EST :   Last Buddysize PhotosCopy highlighted text to new message Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Gorgeous scenery...especially in the middle of winter.

Missgarden - Ontario, Zone "5b"
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Posted on Monday, February 05, 2007 - 10:58 pm EST :   Last Buddysize PhotosCopy highlighted text to new message Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

What an amazing place, Steve! I had no idea. The views of the coastline are spectacular.

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Posted on Monday, February 05, 2007 - 11:28 pm EST :   Last Buddysize PhotosCopy highlighted text to new message Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Just as beautiful as I remember it! Thanks for the trip down memory lane!

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Posted on Friday, February 09, 2007 - 02:51 pm EST :   Last Buddysize PhotosCopy highlighted text to new message Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

I need to visit this forum more often! What an inviting place. It reminds me of Miami. My favs are the pics from the 78th floor.

Suzyqt1968 - Washington, Zone "7-8"
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Posted on Friday, February 09, 2007 - 04:26 pm EST :   Last Buddysize PhotosCopy highlighted text to new message Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Great photos Steve!
To me, the Gold Coast doesn't seem congested at all. Oh, perhaps with tall buildings, etc.., but the streets look almost empty without bumper to bumper traffic congestion and the beaches as well look like there is plenty of room for one to roam.

I love the photo of the south view!

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Posted on Friday, February 09, 2007 - 05:09 pm EST :   Last Buddysize PhotosCopy highlighted text to new message Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Suzy the climate is very similar to Miami. The building I took the pics from is the tallest residential building in the world. Treanna it is not congested at this time of the year but during school holidays all the hotel rooms fill up and it is a lot more congested but there is always plenty of beach to go round.

Cooper - NSW, Australia, Zone "10"
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Posted on Friday, February 09, 2007 - 05:29 pm EST :   Last Buddysize PhotosCopy highlighted text to new message Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Cooper wrote on Friday, February 09, 2007 - 05:09 pm:

The building I took the pics from is the tallest residential building in the world.



Did you stay there or was it just an elevator trip? :-)

Suzyqt1968 - Washington, Zone "7-8"
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Posted on Friday, February 09, 2007 - 07:29 pm EST :   Last Buddysize PhotosCopy highlighted text to new message Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Just an elevator trip Suzy

Cooper - NSW, Australia, Zone "10"
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Posted on Tuesday, February 20, 2007 - 09:00 pm EST :   Last Buddysize PhotosCopy highlighted text to new message Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

I just found this forum..wow... what absolutely stunning pics....What a beautiful place.... gave me a real lesson in geography

Debrgarden - CA, Zone "Sunset 14"

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