Destination Cairns

I am back from my wet and wild adventures in Cairns.  Should be lots of updates this week as I tell my tales.  First up, Cairns itself.

Tropical, Rainy Cairns

Since its pouring all day here, I haven't gotten out much.  Which means bonus picture posts.

Tomorrow I'm going for a full day rafting trip on the Tully River.  It will probably be raining and I'll be wet anyway.  At least I won't be submerged.  My body would revolt.  But rafting through the rain forest should be good.

More Teasers!

They were best friends!

A face only a mother could love.

 And this one too!

Second Trip Done!

Another fantastic dive trip completed.  You'll have to wait for pictures from this one though.

Also I am now an Advanced Open Water diver.  Woo!

I look forward to telling you all about the things I couldn't let my mother know I was doing before hand.

First Trip Done!

I'm on land for 12 hours.

Here you go.

I found Nemo

Destination Sydney: Museums

Most of my time in Sydney was spent walking.  A lot.  Between neighborhoods, to attractions, up and down the beach, to find food, and in general just around.  And with all that walking, was a whole bunch of indoor walking as well at the Sydney Aquarium, the National Maritime Museum and the Australian Museum.

Semester 3 Update

I have a few more Sydney posts to get to yet but here is a quick update on the real reason I am here.  Well, until I have Barrier Reef posts in a couple weeks time. 

Jimmy Buffett in Concert

Of course, the reason I went to Sydney in the first place was to see Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band in concert at the Hordern Pavilion.  I probably would have gotten there eventually, but this was probably the best reason I would have.

Destination Sydney: Bondi Beach

Since I hear it isn't 40C and a UV index of 12 where most of you are, here is a feel good post.  I went out to Bondi and few other beaches on Saturday.  Just know that it was only in the mid 80's when I was there.  And there were a few clouds. 

Destination Sydney: Australia Day

My first day in Sydney was Australia Day.  I guess I haven't ever spent Fourth of July in DC or NYC so I don't know what that,s like.  But Sydney for Australia Day was probably one of the best times I could have chosen to visit.  The other one I can think of is apparently Boxing Day when the fleet for the Sydney to Hobart Race gets under way and sails out of the harbor entrance.