Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef


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April 8th 2006
Published: April 8th 2006
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Hi Everyone,

Hope you find this 3rd entry interesting! Have experienced everything from Tropical Storms in the rainforest to swimming with sharks in the Great Barrier Reef!

Natalie and Kamer x


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Calypso HostelCalypso Hostel
Calypso Hostel

From 5 star to Hostel..apparently the best place to be in Cairns...hmmmm
Breakfast at CalypsoBreakfast at Calypso
Breakfast at Calypso

Breakfast with the French!
Daintree RainforestDaintree Rainforest
Daintree Rainforest

Tropical storms in the rainforest - very wet, hot and humid!
Nice Get up girls!Nice Get up girls!
Nice Get up girls!

Looking good in sandwich bags!!! So hot and wet!
Mossman Swimming HoleMossman Swimming Hole
Mossman Swimming Hole

Quick dip to cool down after the rainforest.
Crocodile SanctuaryCrocodile Sanctuary
Crocodile Sanctuary

Crocodile watching on the Daintree River...pretty scary!
Huge SpidersHuge Spiders
Huge Spiders

There were 4 of these hand sized spiders outside our hut in Cape Tribulation - Urghh!
Dijeridoos in Cape Trib!Dijeridoos in Cape Trib!
Dijeridoos in Cape Trib!

Impressing everyone with my musical talents.... (not!)
Kyaking in Cape TribulationKyaking in Cape Tribulation
Kyaking in Cape Tribulation

Sea Kyaking with the turtles!
Cape TribulationCape Tribulation
Cape Tribulation

Where the rainforest meets the great barrier reef
Cairns NightlifeCairns Nightlife
Cairns Nightlife

...is terrible!... but we made the most of it!
Helicopter ride over The Great Barrier ReefHelicopter ride over The Great Barrier Reef
Helicopter ride over The Great Barrier Reef

This was amazing! W flew over Cairns and landed on a strip where a speed boat took us to the ship for lunch and scuba diving.
Views from the helicopterViews from the helicopter
Views from the helicopter

Amazing views of the reef
SnorklingSnorkling
Snorkling

...and looking like pros!


10th April 2006

Lucky gits
sat ere in a stuff office.. n u lot out n about galavanting in d sun :(
12th April 2006

Hi Nat!
Love the pics! glad youre having a good time! im well gutted, missed an ojos de brujo concert 2days ago! just found out about it now! nevermind - come out and see me in september and we'll catch the one in valencia!!!!! Take care xxxxx Danny Love from everyone at class
17th September 2006

U look as good as u play poker;)
Hey! We just played poker together..you are the 'all-in' girl, that hardly ever wins;) Saw your photos from your holiday in Australia, looking good! I spoke to your brother on MSN, weird you don't have a emailadress..Heard you in a couple of weeks you're leaving Canada..why? Canada's nice!! Hope I'll hear from you! bye Jaap..(from Holland)

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