Kuranda - Cairns

Finally got to a good internet site.

We came alive after a couple of days in Cairns and started some day tours.
The Aussies know how to show you a good time.
Here we are riding the train up the mountains to Kuranda.
It is a 100 years old and something to see, waterfalls, rainforests.


Now that you are on top of a mountains, guess what, you have to come down.


So down we come in a Sky rail for 10 KM. Twice. Why twice, cause at the half way point you can get out and walk in the rainforest. Well they let me lead on the return, and I took the up tram. Up we went one more time. We really got a nice look around.

After that thrill we met at the Tjapukai Village and learned all about the aborigional culture.

We threw spears, boomarangs, learned how to play a didgeridoo and painted boomerages. We also learned about Bush tucker (food) and tasted some. No grubs, ugh.

Safe in Cairns

Well, we are here at last.
35 hours of traveling, 25 of them in the air.

No photos today. Can't load from the hotel site.

We were exhauted, and went out to supper early, home to bed at 7:30 PM
Up at 6:30 AM. Wow that was some sleep.

The weather here is so hot. Just like in Costa Rica.

The tropical rain forest is breathtaking, and the birds. What can I say, we are impressed.

Off to the city to get some travel arrangements made, some tours, etc.

We seem to be able to think today.

We are out in Trinity Beach, and away from all the hustle and bustle of the city, which is just great.

We can swim in the ocean here, as there are no jelly fish at present. Still sharks though. Maybe I'll just paddle along the shore line and swim in the pool

Bye for now to all. Will try and post photos next time.

Hello New Zealand

Well this is life in Premium business via Air New Zealand. What a life.

14 hours in the air and 12,000.00 km at mac .89

Wow, we flew ahead of the sun and were in the dark to whole time

Got a god sleep.

A wait here then on to Australia, Cairns to be exact.

five more hours in the air left.

Love to All, squeeze my Bubba

Goodbye Canada

Well here we are.
All ready to board the plane to Winnipeg.
OMG! It`s all so exciting.

Next post......Australia....

All Packed

Well tomorrow is the big start of the traveling day. One more sleep. It's all very exciting.

Please take note all my doubting friends. 38 pounds of luggage for 2 months.

Yes, 38 pounds.

Till next time.

Sandra

9 More Sleeps

The days are counting down before the big vacation. Just 9 More sleeps.

Dennis and Joanne leave on Monday morning.