GOLD COAST - DAY 2

It's always a good feeling waking up in Gold Coast to that hot sunny weather. What better way to enjoy the Gold Coast then a nice long walk along the beach after breakfast. What even makes it better is if you spot hot promotional models like this:

Today was all about impulse decisions. Nothing was pre-planned. Walking along the beach lead us to Q-Deck. I had heard about Q-Deck before. If you catch the lift to the top floor you get a nice 360 degrees view of thee Gold Coast. This had photo opportunities all over it. I lead the way to Q-Deck.

Above - View of Q-Deck as we approach it

We arrived at Q-Deck and my dad decided to stay downstairs. He wasn't interested in climbing to the top. So my mum, nan and I decided to catch the lift to the top floor - level 77. We purchased tickets and entered the lift.

Above: In the lift going to level 77.

We got out of the lift to see these beautiful amazing views of the Gold Coast.

We walked out of Q-Deck to find my dad in panic mode. Apparently some guy staying at Q-Deck threw a cabbage from the top floor of the Q-Deck that smacked a guy in the head who was sitting down. There was a huge fuss when the guy was knocked out and I missed it damn it!

Meanwhile my dad gives me a brochure. Apparently while he was waiting he was approached by promotional staff trying to convince him to come to Q-Deck for breakfast. Buffet breakfast for $45 per person. Now I think the view would be worth it!

We decided to do some retail therapy but this lead to us purchasing red rooster to have on the beach. This is the life - welcome to Surfers Paradise!

After lunch we decided to walk back to the apartment for siesta. Yes life is getting tough already haha Along the way I thought I'll get a photo of the famous clock that kept us awake every night last trip:

Walking past I spotted this massive Garfield teddy bear. I told my parents I was going to buy it and take it back home. I would probably have to book a seat for it on the plane.

We got back to the apartment and I couldn't sleep so I turned the TV on to watch My Greek Kitchen. It's a short cooking show with this chick that travels around Greece cooking and eating. Today's episode she was going to Cyprus to show us where hellum comes from and how to make Cypriot risotto. Next thing you know my entire family was out in the living room watching this. It was quite interesting to see how hellumi cheese was made. It actually makes me think twice now before eatting it haha.

After the show we decided to have dinner in the apartment. Before we came back to the apartment I brought of bottle of wine. Next thing you know my grandmother had a glass of wine and crashed with her 12 pills she took.

My parents and I decided to go for a walk around town. Within 2 minutes of leaving the apartment we witnessed a car crash. We heard the noise and all we saw was a car smashed from behind and a motor bike. No sign of the other car and I highly doubt a motor bike could do that damaged.

We started walking down Orchid St where all the bars are when my mum stopped outside a strip club demanding to know what it is. I had to grab her and drag her away trying to explain that was a strip club. The look on her face was priceless!

Now walking into a strip club with my mother would be wrong on so many levels so we had to stick to street entertainment for the evening...