CAIRNS

We decided to get up and make an early start up to Cairns. Lyn and Pete had to hand their Camper van back as they had a hotel in Cairns for two nights. We said goodbye to them and said we would meet up on the evening for dinner. We got on our way and managed to get into a camp called The Coconut Resort. Needed to catch up on blog and we could get online there. The pool looked so inviting so we spent all afternoon there. Bri was snoring his head off!! After a rest we met up with Lynn and Pete and all got a taxi to Cairns. Very lively here with all the back packers having a BBQ round a beautiful swimming Pool right in the centre of the city. Plenty of restaurants to choose from and after a look round settled for one on the promenade. Pete and Bri ordered a large jug of beer and Lynn and I had a couple of wines. This was followed by a walk through the market and a massage which was very interesting. We were all sorted for $50 and you can see Pete and Bri with their feet soaking in what we think was cold tea on yesterdays blog. Lynn came away with a herbal patch on her shoulder and Pete was doing a lot of Ohhing and ahhing. Funny what you agree with after a drink. Made our way back to the Taxi Rank with a couple of Bailey Coffees on the way. It was a great way to all say goodbye x x

TUES KURUNDA

Up to take some more photos as the weather is sunny. Said goodbye after breakfast and on our way. We took the scenic route around The Wooroonooran National Park stopping off at Crawfords Lookout and then on to more beautiful waterfalls at Mungalli. This a great place for youth groups or a party. We had a walk through the rain forest and then back to the camp for coffee. Even more great waterfalls at Zillie and Millaa Millaa. We lunched at Yungaburra which was very interesting,it was like going back in time but where is everybody? we passed through Atherton and Mareeba and on to our evening destination and campsite at Kurunda. This is where the skytrain arrives after leaving Cairns. Checked in at campsite, pork chops on the BBQ along with all the trimmings by which time it was getting dark. Now we were all chatting away merrily when we started to notice things moving, a wallaby was the first to start taking an interest in our food followed by something that we haven`t yet identified but he had a long nose and then a large bird appeared he was also fed. Enjoyed it all goodnight x x It looks like we will get home on time after all the problems.