After a break for food exhaustion, the Hunters try to shake off the post-barbecue lethargy and walk out of Johnny's, thanking the Aunts and boyfriends for the tasty meal and the good times.
They head downtown through the crowded streets, with Logan and Alana once again regretting their rides are gone. Johnny leaves his skateboard home too.
a little soundtrack
As the reach the Pier, it is a cacophony of music and happy crowd noises. The Ferris Wheel spins slowly around in the distance.
As Johnny predicted, the lines are pretty long for most rides.
Having been here many times before, they know that among the attractions on offer at the Pier are:
-Captain Hook's Shooting Range
-Chico's Burritos
-The Arcade
-Mamma Mia Pizza & Pasta
-Cocktails by the Gulf
-Shoot-a-Duck!
-Trampoline World
-Dr Waffle
-Sweet Street
-The Seafront Grill
-Grab-a-Prize
-Chinese Wall
-Le Croissant
-Music Box
-Mr Prawn's Fish Place
-Haven Memories
-Wacky Photo Box
plus a couple of stalls that are closed, with COMING SOON signs stuck on the shutters.
Among the larger rides, the
Ferris wheel and the
Mirror Maze take larger structures on the Pier.