I once held a koala bear in my arms. It is true. We were visiting the Rainforestation in Cairns, Australia. This is a park that allows visitors to experience Australia's natural beauty and some of their traditional cultures. There were huge crocodiles, small crocodiles, kangaroos, wallabies and snakes of all kind. I spotted the koala bear and I wanted to hold him. The guide put him into my arms. I placed his "leathery" little butt in my hands. He dug his huge claws into my shoulder and my arms. We both hung on for dear life (well, him more than me). It was one of the best experiences of my entire life. I am so glad a picture was taken so that you would believe I really held a live koala bear!!
Hi Paula - lovely photo and wonderful memories ... a great K too .. cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteThank you Hilary!
DeleteWow! I would treasure that experience forever, Paula. A couple we know visited Australia for the first time a few months ago, and the woman getting to hold a koala was the highlight of her trip.
ReplyDeleteIt was the highlight of my trip too! An experience not many get to have!
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DeleteSuch a cute picture of you and the koala :) What an adventure that must have been!
ReplyDeletebetty
An definite adventure, Betty!
DeleteThat sounds so cool! So they really do hug tightly, huh? nice.
ReplyDeleteThey do hang on tight!
DeleteGreat memory!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jeanette!
DeleteOh wow. How cool.
ReplyDeleteVery cool!
DeleteOMG, that is soooo awesome!! I want to hold a koala. The picture is priceless. I can only imagine how fantastic that was. I got to pet a sloth once and I thought that was the bees knees. I would love to hold a sweet koala!! GREAT picture!!
ReplyDeleteMichele at Angels Bark
I don't know if I thought he was sweet. LOL. Sloths are fun too!
DeleteWhat a great experience! :)
ReplyDeleteYes, it was!
DeleteWhat an amazing 'once in a lifetime!!!' moment. You look so happy, m'friend. :)
ReplyDeleteI was, Myra! Who wouldn't be?
DeleteThat is so cool!!!
ReplyDeleteYes, it was Kwiz!!
DeleteHow much fun is that!!!
ReplyDeleteIt has been one of the special moments of my life!!
DeleteOh my goodness! Tht has to be one of the best experiences! Cute little thing! You look right at home dojng that. What a great memory to have.
ReplyDeleteIt is one of my favorite memories of my life!
Deletecute post.
ReplyDeleteThank you Denise!
DeleteI have traveled very little--but Australia is on my short list of places I would love to visit. That picture is priceless. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Masked Mom! You really should try to go. At least once!
DeleteLOVE this picture! Koalas are so friendly!
ReplyDeleteThis park in Cairns sounds so familiar, I am pretty sure we were there on our honeymoon!
And a wonderful park it was, don't you agree??
DeleteAnd a wonderful park it was, don't you agree??
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