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Hi guys, another quick update. I am officially over the jet lag for good. Yesterday Shona and I took a 10 hour bus journey on the Greyhound from Cairns to Airlie Beach and managed to catch up on a fair amount of sleep. Loads of empty seats on the coach and so we managed to spread out which was good.
Checked into our new hostel 'BEACHES' last night and we were spoiled rotten in Gilligans up in Cairns. First room we went in had 4 bunk beds but only one free one and we were sharing with a couple, an English girl and 4 Israeli boys. Had to then go back to reception and get another room key which proved much better. Airlie Beach reminds me a bit of a Spanish resort, quite small, lots of restaurants and bars on the main street flanked by palm trees and with the sea just 2 mins walk away. Had a leisurely night last night and just did dinner, had a walk and then went to the hostel bar (which was jumpin) for a few pints. My theory was that since our room was right above the bar, having a few drinks would help me conk out quicker, and you'll be pleased to know that it worked a treat :o).
Today Shona and I are going to go on a 3 day/2 night sailing trip around the Whistunday Islands on a sailing boat called Eureka II. Apparantly in its hey day it has won numerous sailing prizes!! We'll get the chance to go swimming, go snorkelling, island hopping and sleep out at sea under the stars. I can't wait. I just hope that I have good sea legs.
I'll try to upload the photos once I come off of the boat in a few days time. I know you are all looking forward to seeing me in a tight wet suit.
And yes, we have tried tim tams. Vrey nice although I didn't have a cup of tea to dunk them in so I'll need to try them again at a later stage.
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