Coffee with Luke series

Friday: SeaWorld Spectacular, Snacks, and Surf Wow— what an action-packed Day 4  of the holiday! This one was all about adventure, entertainment, and soaking in some of the best things the Gold Coast has to offer. Buckle up, because this was a big day. We started off at none other than  SeaWorld . From the moment we arrived, there was excitement in the air. The weather was great, the crowd wasn’t too heavy, and the vibe was perfect for a full day of exploring. One of the first things we saw was the  Thunder Lake Stunt Show , and oh my god—it was  amazing . Fast boats, water skiers, stunts, flips, jumps—you name it, they did it. The talent and coordination of the stunt team were absolutely next level. It had us on the edge of our seats. 🔥💦 After the show, we wandered around the park and explored everything SeaWorld had to offer. We saw the  penguins waddling around , the  majestic dolphins playing ,  sharks swimming silently , and even the  power...

Thursday: Tech Troubles, Taco Triumphs & Top-Notch Service Day three of the holiday was all about  getting things sorted  – but even with a bit of stress, there were plenty of good people, great food, and lovely moments that made it a really positive day in the end. The day started with a mission:  get my BOQ card unlocked  after it had been locked down due to a scammer trying to steal from my account the night before. So we headed to the  Bank of Queensland  to see what could be done. The staff told me they couldn’t unlock it just yet – they needed proof that my phone had been fully cleaned out before taking any more steps. Fair enough… time to get that sorted. So we headed to  Telstra at The Pines , hoping they could help. Unfortunately, the experience there wasn’t great. The staff member I spoke to wasn’t very helpful – she said if she reset my phone, I’d lose all my data unless I manually put everything back from a backup. She didn’t really exp...

Wednesday: Wildlife, Tacos & Tech Trouble Day two of my holiday was packed from start to finish – full of incredible wildlife experiences, mouth-watering food, and… a not-so-fun surprise to finish the day. But let’s start from the top. We began the day with a visit to  David Fleay Wildlife Park . It was a nice, peaceful place to start the morning. The park has a strong focus on conservation and looking after endangered species. While it wasn’t the biggest or most exciting park I’ve been to, it was still worth the stop. We got to see a few interesting animals and read about some of the important work they’re doing there to protect native wildlife. A calm and educational start to the day. After that, it was time to  refuel – taco time! 🌮  We stopped at this amazing little taco spot in Palm Beach called  Goster Tacos  – and oh my god…  DELICIOUS!  Every bite was bursting with flavour. The meat was juicy, the salsa had just the right amount of kick, a...

Tuesday: A Fresh Start by the Sea Today was the perfect way to kick off my five-day holiday, and it all started with a busy morning that turned into a beautiful, relaxing afternoon and evening. The morning began with a  psychiatrist appointment —an important check-in to look after my mental well-being. These sessions are part of my regular routine, and even though they can sometimes be a little emotionally tiring, I always feel better afterwards knowing I'm doing something positive for my health. After that, I treated myself to a  fresh haircut . There’s just something so good about walking out of the hairdresser with a clean, neat cut – like pressing a reset button. It made me feel sharp and ready for the days ahead. Then, it was time to  head down to Tugun , where my cousin  Jacqui  has a lovely little holiday spot that she generously offered for us to stay in. It’s such a peaceful part of the coast – close to everything but far enough away that you feel like ...