There are lots of exciting things in town-internet cafes, hostels, booking offices, and this fine establishment.

It's too darn hot

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December 27th 2005
I know some of you haven't been able to sleep at night without an update from me!! Never fear dear readers, here is the next installment: Flew into Cairns on Monday night and even though I arrived at 10 pm, as soon as I stepped off the plane I could feel myself break into a sweat and my hair starting to frizz. Yes, this is the Northern Queensland in the summer. As the girl in the supermarket s ... read more

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Aboriginal settlers arrived on the continent from Southeast Asia about 40,000 years before the first Europeans began exploration in the 17th century. No formal territorial claims were made until 1770, when Capt. James COOK took possession in the name... ... read more