Australia - Cairns

We're up in Queensland now on the final leg of our trip - the tropical North. Staying at a place called Palm Cove near to Cairns.

On our first day we went on the sky rail, which is like a big bubble lift akin to those at ski resorts, which travelled over the rain forest to a village called Kuranda which is higher up and hence a little bit fresher; it's very humid here. Saw lots of Cockatoos and other tropical type birds. No crocs as yet however you never know when one will turn up. The rain forest was pretty impressive - loads of brightly coloured buttterflys. Saw a big Kauri tree as well - most of these were cut down by the loggers ages ago but a few still remain.

Yesterday we travelled out to the Great Barrier Reef by catamaran - to the Low Isles. Spent the day there snorkelling and saw loads of Coral and fish of varying species, as well as turtles which we were able to swim with which was great. Sailing back in the afternoon was also good as a moderate breeze sprang up whisking the boat along.

Today we're mostly relaxing in preparation for travelling home tomorrow - flight leaves at 12.30, stops in Darwin (transfer) then on to Singapore (transfer), then back to blighty. Going shopping this afternoon, and then a nice meal at the 'Apres' bar/grill this evening.