Monday, June 29, 2009

Tokyo Dome City

Today, after going to the aquarium and before meeting with Kiyomi and Ayaka, Dad and I visited an amusement park called Tokyo Dome City. There is a roller coaster, a giant free-fall tower, a inverted ride, and a water flume ride that we rode on. The tower rose extremely high, then dropped down extremely fast. Straight down. Free-falling. Dad said it was a rip-off, because usually those rides bounce up and down a little. But this one just went up, then down. Straight down. Very fast. It was the first one of those rides I'd ever been on, but I guess it could be worse: my friend once went on a ride like that (one that bounced, I'm sure) in a thunder storm. The water ride was really mild; just a small hill up, and then a drop. The inverted ride was like the pirate ship rides, where you swing up to one side, then fall down and go to the other side and do it over agian, except in this one your feet are hanging off down, and you go completely vertical. I screamed the entire way. (Actually, on the tower ride, which was the last ride we went on, I ran out of scream. I screamed at the beginning of falling, then just kind of petered out.) I think I was the only one screaming, too. Now, the roller coaster. See, I really wanted to talk about this because I don't usually go on scary coasters, because I am afraid. But today I went on one, and yes, it was scary, but yes, I did have fun. But one of the best parts was last night (or this morning, I really forget with the time difference) I was talking to my mom, and she said she didn't believe I would go on the roller coaster, because it went straight down. The coaster took a picture while you were on the ride, so we bought that as proof. But, in case that was not enough, I want to say (or type) here and now that I, Sam W-F, went on a Scary Roller Coaster (and lived through it), and had fun on it. SO THERE!!!!!!!!! I have enclosed pictures of:
The roller coaster:
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The inverted ride:

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The tower:


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The water ride:

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And the tower with this giant ferris wheel that moved about an inch per hour:


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And this kiddy ride that mimmicked the tower:


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3 comments:

  1. Denise WaldronJune 29, 2009 at 10:20 AM

    Sam, you are a BEAST! I will never doubt your roller coaster skills again. Your next challenge: bugs!
    Can't wait to see you, love, Mom

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  2. UnknownJune 29, 2009 at 2:06 PM

    Hello Mike and Sam,

    I think the rollercoaster was awesome -- something that I could never bring myself to do -- but I stand in admiration. Love both of your blog styles -- informative and sleek. Especially loved the organized baseball fans and the weather girl format. Will read earlier posts tomorrow. Nice way to follow you. Best, Frances

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  3. Ruth and JackJune 29, 2009 at 2:36 PM

    Hi, Sam,
    We loved your account of the roller coaster ride. You are a lot braver than we ever were. We are continuing to enjoy all the pictures and descriptions. Keep having fun!
    Love,
    Grandma and Grandpa

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