Adventures in the Land Down Under (Read 11,044 times)

[fluffysmom]

I wonder if Quinn will be convicted.

I'm glad Nicole and Mia are continuing their vacation.

[Kpatch]

André DiMera and heroicmuse, you guys write Nicole the way I wish we'd see her on air. You write her much more true to character and with a much more interesting life that the show's paid writers do.

[André DiMera]

Chapter 29

NOVOTEL CAIRNS – CAIRNS, QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA
Nicole and Mia are unpacking their suitcases.
MIA: So, what's the plan for tomorrow?
NICOLE: Oh, you'll see. I've got stuff planned for tomorrow, the next day, and then we'll have a day to relax, and then on to Sydney.
MIA: Exciting.
NICOLE: Oh, it is.
MIA: I'm really glad we came here, mom. I love this trip!
NICOLE: So do I. Now, about tomorrow, remember how beautiful the sunrise and sunset off Ayers Rock were?
MIA: How could I forget?
NICOLE: Well, get ready for something equally as beautiful.
MIA: Awesome! I can't wait!
NICOLE: Me either!

The Next Day

DAINTREE NATIONAL PARK
Nicole and Mia were standing in a queue, waiting to get in.
MIA: So, what is this place?
NICOLE: A national park.
MIA: I know that, I mean what are we going to do?
NICOLE: You ever seen a rainforest before?
MIA: No.
NICOLE: Get ready.
MIA: Are you serious? A rainforest?
NICOLE: Yeah. That's what the park is surrounding.
MIA: Awesome!
A short while later, the queue got to Nicole and Mia, who stepped inside a small, two-seater cable car. A Park Ranger had come by.
PARK RANGER: Please keep your heads and arms inside the car at all times. And, most importantly, enjoy the ride.
NICOLE: We will.
The Park Ranger shut the door to the cable car, which slowly began to move. Soon, they were able to see trees below them.
MIA: How hi up are we?
NICOLE: No idea, but it's above the trees.
MIA: So, that's the rainforest down there?
NICOLE: Yep.
MIA: Wow! It looks really cool!
NICOLE: Just wait until we get closer.
A short while later, the cable car had taken them down inside the rainforest. It was lush and green, and filled with wildlife.
MIA: This is amazing!
Nicole nodded. A kaleidoscope of butterflies, mostly blue, but a few green, flew around the cable car. Mia pointed towards a tree.
MIA: What's that?
Nicole turned to look where she was pointing. Hanging from the trees were some large black and orange creatures.
MIA: They look like bats, but they're way too big.
NICOLE: Those are bats. A specific type of bats. I heard about those from a friend. They're called flying foxes, because of how big they are, as well as the orange color some of them are.
MIA: Awesome!

[Kpatch]

Those critters are so cute. I feel like I'm traveling in Australia. Thanks for the tour!

[heroicmuse]

Omg those flying foxes are awesome. Thank you for convincing Nicole to share it with us André DiMera !

[fluffysmom]

I really like the tour of the rain forest. Will there be previews this weekend André DiMera?

[André DiMera]

There certainly will be, fluffysmom. Tomorrow, either late morning or early afternoon. I'm glad you're all liking the story!

[André DiMera]

Previews

Next week...

The sight seeing in Cairns continues...
MIA: This is beautiful!

...and it moves to Sydney...
NICOLE: Look at that!

All this and more on the final week of ADVENTURES IN THE LAND DOWN UNDER

[heroicmuse]

Final week?? Noooooo can't wait to see but now I'm sad lol

[André DiMera]

Don't be sad, heroicmuse. There's still a week left. And, after that comes a story I've been waiting a while to tell.

[gapeach]

Sad that this is the last week of this wonderful story but happy there is another André DiMera story to follow!!!

[fluffysmom]

Thanks for the previews André DiMera. I'm looking forward to seeing Nicole and Mia's final adventures in Australia. I wonder what new story you have in store for us.

[André DiMera]

Chapter 30

NOVOTEL CAIRNS
The night after the cable car trip, Nicole and Mia were sitting in the hot tub at the hotel.
MIA: That was seriously one of the coolest things I've ever seen!
NICOLE: Me too!
MIA: So, what's the plan for tomorrow?
NICOLE: Do you like boats?
MIA: Boats?
NICOLE: Yeah, boats. You know, those things that go on the water. They get you from place to place, or sometimes you just go spend an afternoon on one.
MIA: Yeah, boats are fine with me. I like boats.
NICOLE: Good. Just wanted to make sure.
MIA: Why?
NICOLE: You'll see tomorrow.
MIA: What's with all the secrets?
NICOLE: Well, hon, I want this stuff to be a surprise. If I told you, it would take away the surprise.
MIA: I guess.
NICOLE: Just be ready for a boat ride tomorrow.
MIA: Okay. Sounds good.

The Next Day

BOAT
Nicole and Mia were standing inside of a boat. Really, it was more like a small ship.
MIA: This is nice.
NICOLE: Come downstairs. Follow me.
So, Mia followed Nicole down to the very bottom floor of the ship.
MIA: What are we doing down here?
NICOLE: You'll see in a minute.
Nicole led Mia into a room with a glass floor.
NICOLE: Look down.
Mia looked down at the glass floor and saw an array of stunning colors from a large gathering of coral.
MIA: Whoa!
NICOLE: This is the Great Barrier Reef.
MIA: This is beautiful!
Nicole nodded.
NICOLE: It is. It really is.
Mia and Nicole watched as the ship went over all the different colors of coral.
NICOLE: The boat goes along the entire Reef, and then back to port.
MIA: Nice!
At one point, a school of clownfish swam by.
MIA: Look, it's a school of Nemo.
Nicole and Mia laughed. A short while later, a huge tortoise swam by.
MIA: Look at that!
NICOLE: Oh man! That's massive!
Mia and Nicole saw several other fish and aquatic life throughout the trip, including a stingray, several schools of fish, and a shark or two.
MIA: Okay, there was never any doubt about this, but I just gotta say: best trip ever!
Nicole and Mia hugged.

[heroicmuse]

Awwwwwesome!!!! I love seeing all that underwater life. I'm glad that Nicole is able to take Mia's mind off of what she learned about Quinn.

[fluffysmom]

The boat ride sounds so cool. I really liked the visual. I'm glad Nicole and Mia are having such a memorable time.