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The Reef and onto Paradise
The Reef IMG0528 / extra photo Another early start in Cairns - we had decided to go out on a trip on a small-ish boat to the reef (Norman's reef). There were only 35 of us which was great - a mix of snorkellers and divers. The boys decided to dive, but the girls couldnt be bothered. Im glad in hindsight, as we saw the same as boys without the …
"Luxury in the rainforest" - Bloomfields
After a small flight up the coast - with the Barrier Reef on one side and the Rainforest on the other - and a short boat ride we arrived at Bloomfields Lodge for 4 days of "luxury in the rainforest". Day 1 ===== This was spent lazing by the pool, a small swim to work off the 2 course lunch and try to work up the appetite for the 3 courses in the …
Port Douglas and Tropical Rainforest
We are back in Cairns now for 1 day before heading off to Alice Springs and Ayres Rock tomorrow. It has been an excellent 10 days since the last post with our weekend in Port Douglas, 2 days in Cairns and a 4 night break at Bloomfield Lodge in tropical Northern Queensland. Port Douglas was very enjoyable - nice bars and restaurants and a good beach …
A-hunting for a Crocodile and a Cassowary
... and cheering. Heading back to our hostel later that evening we passed another group of third agers enjoying themselves. Passing a little greek tavern there were two gentlemen strumming on a guitar singing Elvis songs to the group of women seated around them. I don't think so far in Australia I've seen or met a single grumpy person, it must be all the extra sunshine they get in the year... Tomorrow we move further down the East Coast, heading to Magnetic Island near Townsville. N ...
Cape Tribulation + Daintree Rainfotest
... and trees can grow, whilst the tree decomposes and then then the whole cycle starts again. Our guide also showed us some of the plants used by the aborigines, and told us about the techniques they used to extract useful material from different plants. After our walk it was almost time for our lunch, but before that it was time for the kangaroos and wallabies to have theirs so we gave a hand to feeding them, before tucking into some barbecued steak for ours. Next, ...