On our long drive along the Lyell Highway from Hobart to Davenport, we decided to stretch our legs in the Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park. Within a short walk from where we parked our car, we found ourselves surrounded by natural beauty. It was so peaceful and green!  

And after a very short 20 minute stroll, we found ourselves at Nelson Falls. I’ve seen photos of these Falls before and they’re just extrodinary with water continuously gushing to the bottom. I suppose with Australia’s recent drought, there wasn’t much water here but I was sure glad there was water at all! There are so many lakes and waterfalls in Victoria and New South Wales that I’ve seen to have been completely dried up which is really unfortunate. 

After we marvelled at the falls for a little bit (and after many mozzie bites), we were on our way to the famous Cradle Mountain. The area is frequented by many tourists all year round as it has a large number of day walks as well as strenuous hikes of up to 6.5 hours. This climb involves scrambling over large boulders for several hundred metres so you need to be fairly fit and hope for a lovely dry day. 

I know we were in Tasmania during the summer, but I didn’t prepare myself for a Tasmanian summer – it was cold and rainy that day! Here’s me and my family in front of Dove Lake & Cradle Mountain. Notice how I look like I’m freezing my ass off! Hahahaha. 

Here’s me up on a boulder in front of Dove Lake when it started to rain! See the dark clouds! Nooooooooo! 

Here’s my mummy and daddy in the rain :) Hehehe. 

And then we were back onto the Spirit of Tasmania and off back home to Melbourne! 

Here’s a lovely shot of the Melbourne cityscape from the ship! Homeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee <3 

One of the best things about summer in Toronto is Canada’s Wonderland – where you can go to feel like a kid again! Not a care in the world, just funnnnnn……..!

…. And sure it was! The weather was just gorgeous too which helped. Canada’s Wonderland has a range of rides to fit your comfort (or risk-taking, if you dare) and even water rides for those hot summer days! I really enjoyed The Mighty Canadian Minebuster (Canada’s Longest Wooden Coaster), Time Warp (Canada’s Only Flying Coaster), Behemoth (Canada’s biggest, fastest & tallest coaster ever), Sky Rider, Shockwave, The Bat, and Vortex… SO MUCH FUN.

I didn’t even get to go on all the Thrill rides in that one day, let alone go on the water rides! Sniff! I have to go back! :) :) There’s no wonder so many people have Season Passes, where you can go as many times as you want in a year!

Here’s me in front of the waterfalls where they do diving shows!

Here’s “The Bat” in motion

Here’s another view of “The Bat”

Here’s Behemoth! Hugeeeee.

This is “Drop Zone”

This is Canada’s Wonderland trying to be like Disneyland.

Now what’s an Amusement Park if they didn’t have Funnel Cakes? :) YUM.

Last Thursday evening I was taken to Ashbridges Bay (The Beaches of Toronto) to celebrate Canada Day by watching the fireworks show. There were a lot of people who came to see this event, it took us one hour just to drive out of the street where we parked and we parked fairly far away (up near Dundas)!

There were a lot of people who carried Canadian flags, and dressed in red and white. We left when they started singing the Canadian anthem which made me cringe. Haha.

Anyway – enjoy the snaps I took :)

Ever since my brother and I visited America, we’ve had a huge craving for good ol’ American burgers. Juicy, fatty, delicious burgers that is. We’ve been lingering for the taste of a good burger til we return to the States. I recently discovered that there is an American owned diner in Prahan, not far from the City of Melbourne, called Misty’s diner! We were so delighted that all the people that worked there still have their American accent! Hehehe.

Here’s the sign welcoming you to go in – Best American Style Burgers, Chili Fries, All Day Breakfast - how can anybody resist?!?!

This is the interior of the diner. Love the booths, the jukebox and the American car plates!

Here’s Peter and Hao patiently waiting for our food.

How good do these burgers look with chili fries!

Here’s Peter with his meal.

Here’s Hao’s burger!

And here’s Hao with his burger!

All of us at the booth! :) Good times. Haha.

Misty's Diner Restaurant Review
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Overall
Good food at decent prices but love the great service. The people were lovely!