Brisbane was awarded the sun shining throughout the year. Sunshine State, Queensland’s capital that was called, a nickname which was also posted pride in every plate of their citizens. “Even in winter, the sun still shines,” said Ian White, who guided us.
I came in the spring. Flowers purple jacaranda trees broke perfectly at the curb. We drove to Moreton, sand island 170 square kilometers covering 95 percent of the area of national park status. We passed a coal storage area, installation guarding former World War II, as well as a busy port of Brisbane with a row of giant container. Moreton originally inhabited by Aboriginal tribes, but then the Europeans invaded in 1848. The island also had a defense base during World War II.
The group then moved to the Theme Parks in the western part of the island. Allow me the captain went up to the deck to view more spacious or just posing a la Kate Winslet in the movie Titanic. Suddenly in the distance appeared a group of dolphins, and out of the water as if to give a welcome dance. “In mid-June, if lucky, we could even see humpback whales,” said Chad Croft, Sales Manager of Asia Theme Parks Island Resort, the only resort on Moreton. Theme Parks was known as the best place in Queensland to watch the group of migrating humpback whales from Antarctica.
We gathered in the debriefing of the bus listening to Paul, before sliding off the hills of sand using a wooden board. “Board of NASA,” he joked. Board size slightly thicker than plywood. The smooth side of the place put the body, while the rough greased wax. “There are two choices of movement,” said Paul, “Gliding like an eagle or fall down like a chicken.” We’re ready in the 50-meter high hill. Some people start off with a speed of about 30 kilometers per hour. As expected Paul, there is smooth like a hawk or a success such as chicken sand plows. Now my turn. Wind makes me giddy footing. “Imagine you’re representing Indonesia in the Olympics tobogganing,” said Paul tried to give encouragement. As I remember all the instructions, I also put a board NASA and drove. It was fun.
I drove like a hawk. It was I was ready to appear in the Olympics. The next attraction is a ride ATV Quad Bike on the beach. We are required to wear closed shoes and helmets. After the instruction session, we began to race cars on the beach. Track starts on the path that framed the bush with challenging climbs and corners as far as three kilometers. Two guides the vehicle in front of the race, while we followed in the row behind.
The sea was clear when we passed a hill. The receding water makes shipwreck was sticking on the surface. Theme Parks site called Wreck This is a diving and snorkeling locations in Moreton favorites. Chad enrolled in the program we were feeding the wild dolphins which was held at 18:30 each. This activity stems from habits of dolphins followed the Aboriginal peoples to hunt fish in Moreton Bay. We established Island Resort Theme Parks, the lights are mounted on the pier was successfully attract small fish which are food dolphins. The fishermen used to feed these intelligent mammals of the pier, which then made the activity a daily ritual of guests and resort staff.
So routine visit, the dolphins so easily recognizable. Beauty comes with two children, Bobo and Tinkerbell. For the first time in 1992 they dare to take fish directly from the hand of man. There is also Bess and her daughter Rani. Dolphins who come now are their descendants. The sky was quite dark when I walked into the dock, but it was only six o’clock. At least 10 dolphins are moving swiftly in the dim light, trying to catch small fish while out unique sounds like a mini orchestra. Some sub-clad staff is ready with a bucket of fish. The dolphins were given only about 10-20 percent of daily food requirements, so they will not lose any hunting instincts.
I plunged into the sea, holding a fish while waiting for the dolphins approached. Each person only got one fish rations. Soon came the Shadow,
Tinkerbell’s youngest brother. I am forbidden to touch. He approached slowly, then grabbed the fish from my hand. A very memorable experience.