Blogs from Cairns City, Cairns, Queensland, Australia, Oceania - page 9

On arrival into Cairns airport we were greeted with a friendly "G'day" from the security man, and happily settled into our hostel, the infamous Gilligans. We spent our first few nights in Australia drinking, naturally, and had a great time meeting new people in Gilligan's own nightclub. The highlights of our nightlife had to be playing a crazy game of 'Bogan Bingo', driving round in an open top party bus, and watching too many wet T-shirt competitions! When we weren't hungover we managed to spend a day at the lagoon (in the north lagoon's tend to be favoured over the ocean because of the crazy amount of sharks hanging around), and we did a day trip to Atherton Tablelands. Here we walked through the rainforest, swung on vines, and swam in a couple of freezing waterfalls; ... read more

Day 55, 05/11/11 This morning at 11 I had a trial at a cafe along the Esplanade. I was there for about an hour and 40mins and learned a fair bit - how to make the coffees, the food, what size portions etc. When I finished the owner said she would let me know if I have got the job or not by Monday so I am keeping my fingers crossed. If this job doesn't work out then I will consider heading to Melbourne pretty soon. Stuart caught a flight to Sydney today so I am now by myself; in the afternoon I slapped on the suncream and headed down to the Lagoon, too bad that when I got there the clouds came out so I went and took advantage of some free internet before going ... read more

Friday November 4, 2011 - Day 9 As you may have seen in the last blog entry, there were pictures of the Great Barrier Reef. Jim was a little ahead on that one. We took a tour of the Reef on Sunlovers Cruises. We boarded a catamaran around 10 AM and set out for our adventure. When the crew went through the safety orientation at the beginning of the trip, they showed how to put on the life jacket and stated in the event of an evacuation order we should say a prayer and jump overboard. Luckily we did not have to experience this. There was one stop at Fitzroy Island where some people disembarked for an overnight stay. The total time to the reef including the short stop was an hour and 15 minutes. Sunlovers ... read more

Day 53, 03/11/11 Today I did a few bits and pieces done which I had on my mind, mainly jobs. I had a number from a hostel which was offering work so I rang that she she invited my down to chat straight away so I jumped in the shower and headed down within the hour. I phone 3 farms this morning too, 2 didn't have anything and one potential potato farm but work seemed very hard so I might give it a miss. He told me the bag weigh up to 50kg! The hostel job seemed promising until she told me there wasn't a wage, but I thought it's not all bad as I can work here for free accommodation until I get a paid job, still no good as she wanted commitment until January/February ... read more

Hi everybody, And welcome into my blog. i leaved France last january and since my departure i've spend great times in many places!! Right now i'm in Cairns (Australia) and i'm lucky to join an awesome expedition. I'm really lucky, cause on my australian way I meet a sailing boat call Infinity, and i'm going into some of the more beautifull world places. we will spend our time as diving, meeting local people and living in boat community. That's the main reason of the opening of this blog. I want to share this experience with you and fix in memory, by writing and pictures! So let's go ! ... read more