Cairns Great Barrier Reef and Rainforest
My initial sight of the Great Barrier Reef came from the plane as I approached Cairns. At first I thought the reefs were little islands dotting the coast, but as I got closer, I could see that most of those “islands” were actually reefs. Fred and I were so excited at the idea of actually going snorkelling on it
Great Barrier Reef
My first reef experience. Wow. My first thought, rather childishly, was “my mask is too big for my face.” But my second thought was “and I thought God was creative on dry land!” I can’t even begin to describe how amazing the ocean floor is. But snorkeling from a boat so far out that all you can see around you is blue sky and blue water, then viewing the incredible coral and fish and learning how they all interact together to form a complex working ecosystem.well, I am impressed at God’s handiwork.
My cheap underwater camera didn’t take as nice pictures as I would have liked, so you’ll have to just take my word for it.
Our day trip to the Cape tribulation and the Daintree rainforest was brimming full of adventure, not least of which was our Local guide’s shall we say.enthusiastic driving on the trecherous, windy roads. All in one day, we went to the Rainforest Habitat Wildlife Park, Mossman Gorge, Port Douglas Beach (beautiful!), and a Crocodile Cruise on the Daintree River And yes, we did spot a big one.
Jungle Swinging
As Tuesday was Sonia’s last day in Cairns, we decided to spoil ourselves. We though about doing a skydive, from 10,000 feet but we decided on jungle swinging. Instead of floating softly through the trees, we went what I describe as “bungee jumping 101.” Basically, we were strapped into harnesses and swung from 45 meters (approx 150 feet) high down to 1 meter in 3 seconds. The cables took our weight so that we swung back and forth through the rainforest.just like tarzan the ape man!
Unfortunately, this day was the end of Jerry’s time in Cairns, and here is where we parted ways. Sonia left for Sydney to spend Australia’s Labour Day weekend before returning to London. Meanwhile, my plans involve staying on in Cairns a couple more weeks to take a learn to dive course on the Great Barrier Reef and dive trip before travelling on to Melbourne.
Farewell, Cynthia! You’ve been a pretty good travel buddy these past months. See you in January!
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