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Published: March 24th 2013
Well folks arrived in Cairns a couple of days ago, got a taxi from the airport to my accommodation which is a ten minute bus ride to the centre of town. The first day it was a full on tropical storm, the rain was relentless so just got on the bike and cycled into town and although soaking wet for the whole day it was warn rain so it didn't really matter too much. Wondered around the town to get my bearings, found a man made lagoon for swimming, all the shops and information centres etc. rode back along the sea front and got wet again. Day two guess what raining again, decided to catch the bus into town rather than get soaked again. Decided as it was raining I may as well get wet so bought a swimsuit in the sales went down to the lagoon and got wet swimming just for a change. Day three got up it wasn't raining, hooooorrrrraaay!!! Had noticed that there was a free concert on the Esplanade starting at 12noon sounded good so biked in and spent a most enjoyable afternoon listening to some good music, all quit different, blues, rock and folk and all for free. No one was dancing at first but s that soon changed and it was really nice atmosphere. The temperature has been around 33degrees with 90% humidity so very hot and sticky. Also where I am staying Sophia the lady I am staying with said please be careful to put the toilet seat down as the frogs get in the toilet otherwise!!!!! Also when you go to the supermarket please be aware that there are crocodiles in the river there, only small ones though!!! And don't leave any water in the kettle as it attracts the ants!!!! Also dengue fever in the area so make sure you use a spray at all times. The joys of being in a tropical climate, I'll never moan about the UK again.
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Emma Leddin
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Wow what an amazing time
Hi Pammy You sound like you are having the most amazing time. Keep up the good work. I am tired just reading it. We are all good here thanks off on Thursday to mum and dads for a week over Easter. My brother and fmaily will be down as well so I think mum and dad will need a brteak when we leave. I love hearing about everything you have been up to. Take care and dont get up to too much mischief. lots and love and stay safe. Em. pete. Kian and maisiexxxxxx