I Think I Can

Yesterday was spent snorkeling at the Great Barrier Reef. I don't have any pics right now. It was pretty cool, yet intimidating. I have snorkeled before, but never so far out to sea- about an hour and a half motor boat ride- in a wet suit! Hopefully some of the pics I took with my underwater camera will develop.  

Today, I took a train ride up to the rainforest. Up there I visited an animal park, had an amphibious ride, and took a sky ride back down into town.

Tasmanian Devils!

Wombat

Cassowary 

"Cans" is really nice. I love the tropical climate and the lush greenery.  I have enjoyed it. Now, ready for the next stop. 

Batty!

It's dusk, and apparently that means HUGE  bats!

"Don't worry. They don't attack." They are loud! And the other birds flock under them. It is quite the show. My balcony door remains closed. 

Cairns

 . . . or "Cans" as the locals pronounce it. Flight #7 and I am here up north in Queensland. It is quite warm and tropical here. I have a very nice room with a balcony, and I have 3 nights here, so I can relax. 

Swimming lagoon near the water-

Because the water looks like this:

And has sharks and jellyfish.

Shopping was in order. My system and my wallet are tired of expensive, starchy foods.

Luckily, Woolworth's grocery is up the street! Later, night market.