The last day of Pacific Challenge, our group went to the Australia Zoo. It was there that I accomplished one of my goals for the trip… to get over my phobia of snakes. I have been terrified of snakes for as long as I can remember. Even seeing them on TV gave me the gitters.
Well, today was the day that put an end to that. We went to the Australia Zoo, home of the Crocodile hunter and the worlds most deadly snakes. We started off the day nice and easy by working our way through the Aviary and looking at the Wombats (which by the way are the closest living relatives to the Koala Bear.) We then walked through the deadliest snakes exhibit, and I did pretty well keeping calm.
After feeding the elephants for a bit, we made our way to the main show of the day. They had crocodiles, snakes and birds in the show and it was entertaining. At the beginning of the show, the host was warming up the crowd by having them do animal impressions. He had one side to monkey impressions, and the person with the best impression got a free photo. Now, I knew I wanted a free photo, so when he told our side to make an animal impression, I did the most obnoxious, funny impression of a large bird that I could think of . Needless to say, I won. But I did have to repeat the dance while they were filming me on the big screen.
With that free photo I made my way over to where they took photos with the snakes. Tami and I sat down and just a few seconds later they placed a gigantic python around our necks. I did so well! I didn’t scream, cry or hyperventilate like I normally do when I see snakes. And I have a free photo to prove it.
The rest of the day was more low key for me. I got to hold and pet a Koala bear which was absolutely adorable, feed the kangaroos and see a Tasmanian Devil and a lot of Crocodiles.
Today I am in Brisbane Australia staying with my friend Aimee who was on the Pacific Challenge trip with me. We are staying at a really nice hotel that her mom had gotten for her as a treat. I have a couple days here to relax and get reorganized before I take off to meet Brian in Sydney on the 24th.
Well, today was the day that put an end to that. We went to the Australia Zoo, home of the Crocodile hunter and the worlds most deadly snakes. We started off the day nice and easy by working our way through the Aviary and looking at the Wombats (which by the way are the closest living relatives to the Koala Bear.) We then walked through the deadliest snakes exhibit, and I did pretty well keeping calm.
After feeding the elephants for a bit, we made our way to the main show of the day. They had crocodiles, snakes and birds in the show and it was entertaining. At the beginning of the show, the host was warming up the crowd by having them do animal impressions. He had one side to monkey impressions, and the person with the best impression got a free photo. Now, I knew I wanted a free photo, so when he told our side to make an animal impression, I did the most obnoxious, funny impression of a large bird that I could think of . Needless to say, I won. But I did have to repeat the dance while they were filming me on the big screen.
With that free photo I made my way over to where they took photos with the snakes. Tami and I sat down and just a few seconds later they placed a gigantic python around our necks. I did so well! I didn’t scream, cry or hyperventilate like I normally do when I see snakes. And I have a free photo to prove it.
The rest of the day was more low key for me. I got to hold and pet a Koala bear which was absolutely adorable, feed the kangaroos and see a Tasmanian Devil and a lot of Crocodiles.
Today I am in Brisbane Australia staying with my friend Aimee who was on the Pacific Challenge trip with me. We are staying at a really nice hotel that her mom had gotten for her as a treat. I have a couple days here to relax and get reorganized before I take off to meet Brian in Sydney on the 24th.
3 comments:
Way to go! I still don't want to touch a snake though. I guess you're just tough. By the way...you look a little scared though.
-pl
Hey Snake Lady,
You can tame any animal if you try. Can't believe you wore it like a boa! Way to go phobia queen. Never say never again.
Love,
Aunt Kathi
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