Finally...The Holiday

after a month of making lists, redoing itinerary, organising clothes, buying clothes and necessary stuff (i consider them necessity), the day has finally arrived. my brother sent us to the airport. he drove darn slow and daddy was already there asking where we were. when we arrived, they were already at the check-in counter. hubby rushed there with the luggage while i pushed amir and took some of the carry-ons. amir was happily showing everyone his new shoes (not really new - it was his birthday present from my brother, who proudly pointed out to us amir was wearing his gift).

we waited at the departure hall for more than an hour, had drinks, gave amir his cough medicine (aka sleeping assistant - thank you dr azizi) and went to the surau. the medicine didnt take effect immediately, amir got to experience the take off. he slept after that though. the journey was long, i couldnt get comfortable. amir woke up halfway, and wanted to watch barney. i had to sit on the floor. he slept again just before landing.



immigration process was smooth and easy, except for daddy who had a bagful of medicine to declare. the hotel sent over 2 limousines (real long ones, not like the kl limo). the exterior was gold and inside was dark red...very gaudy, very las vegas. amir had a great time running from one side of the car to the other.

got to the hotel, unpacked, showered and went to pacific fair for lunch. it was a 5-minute walk from the hotel. everyone kept telling me gold coast is hot, just like malaysia but it was so cold. we were wearing sweaters and jackets, amir had on his gloves.





















after lunch, we took the maxi taxi to dolphin centre, intending to take the aquabus. the next ride was fully booked and the one after that will leave in more than 2 hours. it wasnt a good day, anyway, so we decided to postpone the aquaduck to another day and just walk around the town centre. went to chevron renaissance as iza wanted to check out the warner bros store. daddy told us to buy groceries at coles so that we'll have food in the room.















that night, we walked to a nearby indian restaurant. it was a good walk...tiring but good. walked off all the masala and kurma and beryani we consumed.