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September 2006 - Australia - Cairns

We spent four days in Cairns. Cairns is a regional city and Local Government Area located in far northern Queensland. The city is rapidly expanding, with a population over 146,000 and is reliant on the sugar and tourism industries. Cairns is a popular travel destination for foreign tourists because of its tropical climate and proximity to many attractions. The Great Barrier Reef is only one-and-a-half hours away by boat. Located only 17 degrees below the equator the weather in Cairns was very similar to the weather in Hawaii. It was in the 80's during the day and 60's at night. We never encountered any storms and the weather for the most part was very tranquil. Chelle and I spent our time in Cairns snorkeling the Great Barrier Reef (Michaelmas Cay), visiting the Kurunda rainforest, and visiting with some Australian residents who used to live in our apartment community in St. Louis. Remember you can click on a photo for a larger image.
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A waterfall feeding a small reservoir
A waterfall feeding a small reservoir		 Another view of the reservoir which is a very steep drop hundreds of feet below
Another view of the reservoir which is a very steep drop hundreds of feet below		 A train stop at Barron Falls. Gives us a chance to take some pictures and stretch our legs
A train stop at Barron Falls. Gives us a chance to take some pictures and stretch our legs		 A view from inside the train. All of the seats are on the right side of the cabin
A view from inside the train. All of the seats are on the right side of the cabin
As we finish the train ride we enter Kuranda Koala Gardens
As we finish the train ride we enter Kuranda Koala Gardens		 Crocodiles sunning themselves
Crocodiles sunning themselves		 Closeup of a crocodile. He was small and nowhere near as big as those Steve Irwin-sized crocodiles
Closeup of a crocodile. He was small and nowhere near as big as those Steve Irwin-sized crocodiles		 Time to see more Koalas
Time to see more Koalas
It's difficult to see here but this Koala has a newborn hiding in its pouch (same as a kangaroo)
It's difficult to see here but this Koala has a newborn hiding in its pouch (same as a kangaroo)		 Chelle is briefed by the handler as she prepares to hold a Koala for the first time
Chelle is briefed by the handler as she prepares to hold a Koala for the first time		 Picture of Chelle holding a Koala. Checkout those claws for climbing
Picture of Chelle holding a Koala. Checkout those claws for climbing		 A mother with its 11-month old baby Koala. Their climbing skills are simply amazing
A mother with its 11-month old baby Koala. Their climbing skills are simply amazing
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