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The Grounds We
spent a lot of time wandering through the extensive grounds, particularly
since the Sky Ride – a quick link between the main areas – was not operating
after a fire had destroyed one of its stations earlier in the summer |
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The main building (above) and a commemorative statue in
front of it (right) |
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Teresa by the gardens alongside the main building |
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Sharkbait Reef |
◄ A new attraction this year was the
Sharkbait Reef, a series of magnificent aquaria run by Sea Life, of particular
interest to Jay as a biologist Roger spent his time in |
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course, we couldn’t entirely avoid getting into trouble, and spent some time
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▲ Strange growths in the borders The pagoda in the
ornamental gardens ► |
◄ Jay demonstrated her great skill by retrieving
this prize pony from one of the arcade crane games – the first time I have
ever seen anyone succeed at this |
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September Diary 2009