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We rode a sky rail through the rain forest in Kuranda. There were a few places you could stop and
get off along the way to walk on scenic trails.
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| The Rainforest and Barron River as we passed over in the sky rail |
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| We got off the skyrail at Baron Falls so we could take the scenic walk to see the falls better. |
We went to Tjapukai - an Aboriginal Cultural Park. We saw a show that included song and dance.
We heard about the history and beliefs of the Tjapukai tribe. We learned of their bushman foods and medicines.
We were also given a demonstration and able to try our hand at Spear throwing, boomerang throwing, and playing the didgeridoo.
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| Me with an Aborigini - that is a didgeridoo that I am holding. |
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| At the song and dance show - an Aborigini playing the didgeridoo |
We took a scenic helicopter ride over the great barrier reef. After the scenic ride, we were dropped
off at the reef where we snorkled and later took a boat back to the pier next to our hotel.
| Where our helicopter landed! |
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| See that small square floating dock on the right - thats where we landed! |
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| Taken underwater while snorkling the reef |
The Barrier Reef was awesome. Click here to see more pictures!
| Great Barrier Reef |
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| Coral from the Great Barrier Reef |
| One of the seven natural wonders of the world |
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| Another snorkle picture |
One of the highlights of the trip was a visit to the Cairns Tropical Zoo. We had a great time seeing
the animals. We got to feed the kangaroos and hold a 12' python and a koala.
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| Chris and the Koala |
When they place the Koala in your arms, they place her bottom in your hand. As they placed her in my hand, I asked
when was the last time she poo'd. The girl told me that it could be any time now.... as luck would have it, she poo'd
right in my hand while I was holding her.
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| Sandy and the Koala |
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| Chris and the python |
OK - I love snakes, really I do. HOWEVER, I would be lying if I said I was not intimidated by this one. And
of course my face pretty much reveals how I felt as I was holding it....
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| Sandy and the Python |
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| Chris and the Kangaroos |
There was a big area at the zoo where you could go and feed the kangaroos. It was a lot of fun. They are
very curious animals. The kangaroo in the picture with Chris was fascinated with his hat. Maybe the kangaroo was
just amazed that a tourist would actually buy a hat like that :)
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| Sandy and the Kangaroos |
MORE PICTURES! Click here for more pictures of the Cairns Zoo!
| Aboard Vegabond |
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| On our Dive/Sail/Snorkle trip |
Click here for more pictures from our snorkle and dive trip.
| Cape Willoughby |
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| Kangaroo Island |
| Feeding the Pelicans |
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| Kingscote, Kangaroo Island |
| Hi Mom! |
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| Vivonne Beach, Kangaroo Island |
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