Our last two days in Cairns we toured around in a hire car. We visited the Morris Lake and had a spectacular view over Cairns. We then drove on up through the Barron Gorge to the Barron Waterfall and walked through the rain forest on a suspended walk way. Quite magical. We looked at the Village but decided it wasn't for us! But we did see the scenic route train arrive which was interesting and confirmed our susciptions that we were glad we hadn't wasted $100 [eac...

Our last two days in Cairns we toured around in a hire car. We visited the Morris Lake and had a spectacular view over Cairns. We then drove on up through the Barron Gorge to the Barron Waterfall and walked through the rain forest on a suspended walk way. Quite magical. We looked at the Village but decided it wasn't for us! But we did see the scenic route train arrive which was interesting and confirmed our susciptions that we were glad we hadn't wasted $100 [eac...

Our last two days in Cairns we toured around in a hire car. We visited the Morris Lake and had a spectacular view over Cairns. We then drove on up through the Barron Gorge to the Barron Waterfall and walked through the rain forest on a suspended walk way. Quite magical. We looked at the Village but decided it wasn't for us! But we did see the scenic route train arrive which was interesting and confirmed our susciptions that we were glad we hadn't wasted $100 [eac...

Happy Christmas from us down here. Ours is half way through and you're still asleep, well those not having Santa duties to perform!!!! Just get the deliveries done and bingo the little horrors are awake!!! That's kids for you. Do enjoy as these years slip by rapidly. yes I know those extra hours asleep............ We were able to find the Carol service from Sydney which was lovely but not quite like my 3pm one at home on Christmas Eve. Tears flowing as I ban eve...

Hi from this old couple as Ken would say! Life is ticking along and we have so enjoyed responses to our Christmas letter which I have to say was "bland" and all about us rather than the usual about the family. It was rather "done on the hoof". Receiving your responses has had us laughing and tearful. Tomorrow Ken has his appointment with the cardiologist (subsequently cancelled for Wednesday 23), not the one we have seen before as he is on ho...