A Day in Wonderland

Despite the forecast for thunderstorms, Colin and I decided to take our chances. We were too desperate for some fresh air, waterslides, and the kinds of thrills that only rollercoasters can give you. So, we ignored the 70% chance of rain as we packed our lunches and headed out bright and early- ready for a day of excitement, together.

As we drove to Maple the sun was shining and our hopes were high. Once we arrived at the theme park, we spent some time wandering around- trying to take in the new scenery around us. I hadn't been to an amusement park in about 5 years, Colin hadn't been to one in 10 years- and we had both never been to Canada's Wonderland before. I could hear the distant screams of people being turned and dipped by various rides and I could smell that deep fried smell that every carnival and amusement park seems to have. All around us were families, couples, and friends adorned in summer gear. None of us knew each other- but we all had one thing in common: we all knew that the weather would be unpredictable, but thought it was worth it.

We started off by going on the Vortex- a rollercoaster that didn't look too intimidating. In line, I was nervous and Colin was just fine. But on the actual ride, I was pretty calm (as calm as you can be on a rollercoaster) but Colin looked stunned lol. Next, we went on The Bat- a rollercoaster that takes you upside down once, and then upside down again, backwards. I absolutely loved this ride and wanted to go on it again. .but Colin felt a bit sick.

So, we decided to take advantage of the sunny water and hit the water park. After realizing that my debit card must have flown out of my board short pocket, (most likely while being shot upside down on The Bat) we were without a locker. So we took our chances and stashed my cheap flip flops and Colin's nice new sandals in a bush.

After we were through with the waterslides and wavepool, we returned to the bush only to find out that my sandals were stolen. The thief had left one sandal behind and I desperately waved it in the air saying, "I would have gladly traded you!" But five minutes later, Colin and I were trekking across the park, back to the car. My feet were getting pretty hot on the pavement, and Colin ended up giving me a piggy back ride through the parking lot. When we got to the car, I put on my Nike Shox as Colin discovered that our sunblock had melted in the sun.

But we were out of the sun for awhile, as we ate a buffet dinner at the market place. After dinner, we decided to take on some more rollercoasters. We especially wanted to go on the two wooden ones. However, as we waited in line to go on the Top Gun, the clouds started to get dark, and suddenly, this morning's forecast came back to haunt us. As it started to rain a little bit, our rollercoaster was still in operation. But just as we were next in line, the thunder the lightening started, and our ride was "temporarily shut down". Pretty soon, it was pouring outside and our chances of riding the Top Gun on that unpredictable Sunday were not looking good. Declaring defeat, Colin and I started to head back to the parking lot in the pouring rain, along with the rest of the Wonderland visitors. Cries of disappointment and aggravation filled the air as people held purses over their heads and scurred in soaking shoes, from the water streaming down the pavement. But Colin and I laughed and ran (like people in love do) through the cold rain, until we reached his car. Amused by the sudden end to our day, and the fact the weather won after all, we drove home, pointing out the distant bolts of lightening on the way.

So, even though our day was interesting- we both had a really good time. I just couldn't get over the fact that we went to Canada's Wonderland and only went on two rollercoasters!