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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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Next after throwing boomerangs we were taught how to throw a spear which was impossible. Noone could do it properly
Next after throwing boomerangs we were taught how to throw a spear which was impossible. Noone could do it properly		 The next day was a free day as we headed to the Cairns oceanfront to take some pictures. Sign reads 30 degrees C (86 F)
The next day was a "free" day as we headed to the Cairns oceanfront to take some pictures. Sign reads 30 degrees C (86 F)		 A good portion of the beach area is muddy referred to as the Muddies or just plain mud beach. The birds love it though
A good portion of the beach area is muddy referred to as the Muddies or just plain mud beach. The birds love it though		 Kids playing in the sand near the Muddies
Kids playing in the sand near the Muddies
A public pool in the heart of Cairns near the ocean
A public pool in the heart of Cairns near the ocean		 This bird grabbed a huge fish and took a very long time to swallow it
This bird grabbed a huge fish and took a very long time to swallow it		 Pictures of our hotel in Cairns called the Cairns Tropical Bay Resort. This was our floor that opens directly to the outside
Pictures of our hotel in Cairns called the Cairns Tropical Bay Resort. This was our floor that opens directly to the outside		 Palms in the courtyard
Palms in the courtyard
Some people sunned themselves during the day while others played cards outside on the available tables
Some people sunned themselves during the day while others played cards outside on the available tables		 A small pool was available that some people took advantage of
A small pool was available that some people took advantage of		 This reminded me a lot of hotels in Hawaii. Everything is open to the outside. The front lobby desk is to the left
This reminded me a lot of hotels in Hawaii. Everything is open to the outside. The front lobby desk is to the left		 Last but certainly not least we were able to meet-up with some of Chelle's former residents who live in Australia!
Last but certainly not least we were able to meet-up with some of Chelle's former residents who live in Australia!
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