Cairns: between mountain and ocean

Sunday, Feb 10, 2008, 11:30 AM, Cairns, Queensland AU

Really should look at a map before we venture out. Had no idea Cairns was between mountains and the ocean. Very lush looking with an Hawaiian feel. Full of shops and hotels and a big cruise ship docked at the wharf.

We've had an early day, being picked up at 5:30 am for our 7 am flight out of Darwin. The plane wasn't even half-full, but still it went! Yeah! But we are too early to check in to the hotel, so exploring instead.

The time changed on us again, this time by 30 minutes to the later. At least we are on the same minute time as at home now.

I have found an internet cafe with $3/hour rates and I'm taking advantage of it. Think I'll check the routine sites and see what's going on.