Off down south to the Atherton Tablelands. Another windy road takes us through pastureland’s.   Today we actually see about 6 platypus! They are smaller than we thought – just over 12 inches and are actually not so nocturnal as I always believed. We learn that they spend 14 hours a day feeding so are […]

Spent the day exploring Cairns. Walked from our hotel along the  Esplanade, a lovely waterfront park to downtown Cairns. On our walk we saw numerous public BBQs so I guess Aussies really do like to barbecue. Watched people exercising on the provided equipment, as well as a couple of boxers practicing. Checked out some huge […]

Arrived in Cairns last night and after a packed shuttle ride and short walk we made it to our quaint hotel. We unpacked and went right to bed, 12 hours later and it was time to check out the area. A block down the street we found a gas station that sold coffee for a […]

Only one more flight to go, then we will be in Cairns. So only another 8 hours to go, forgot how much fun air travel is.

Just picked up my last taste of home, first flight leaves in an hour then just a short 36 hours and we should be in Cairns. Yea!!!!