July 10, 2010: HYATT SAND CASTLES AND TIGERS
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While I was wandering around the sand sculptures, I wondered why this one did not win anything. I learned later that this was crafted by a visiting professional (from Australia, I believe) as a demonstration.
Same sculpture as in the last photo. As you can see, the mermaid is holding a genie bottle with "smoke" pouring out and an inscription "Your wish is my command."
Those of you who know me know I love the mountains. I liked how this one had a mountain, complete with spruce trees!
I can almost imagine someone skiing down the pathway from this little mountain bungalow.
I liked the train in this one. You can see Ron and Moon's is the next castle over.
The Sand Castle tiger trainer happened to be at the sand castle contest, and he invited Brad and I to come visit the tigers.
"Awwe, gee. I was just kidding!"
The white tiger is a male, the other a female. They are not allowed to breed, but are allowed to play together some. I barely got it, but when the tiger jumps into the water pool she keeps her left paw out of the water. According to the trainer she has always done that, for no known reason. He says that she will sometimes lie down in the water (and get all paws wet), but whenever she runs through it, she always raises her left front paw. Go figure.
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Some of the doves used in the illusionist act.
Music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
