Its been a frustrating few days. A pattern had formed. We wake up early and check out in expectation of leaving. Greyhound buses then ring and say yet another bus is cancelled. So we have to check back in. Through this method, we have now familiarised ourselves with most of the rooms in the hostel...
Went on Cairns' one and only walk today. Through the botanic gardens and up a hill, it provides a great view of the airport to the soundtrack of the highway. Nah, its not all bad. There are also views of the city and green island in the distance. And we encountered many toads (one of whom got sick of the cameras and commando rolled down the hill to get away - was v impressively executed) and two rock wallabies. We also got eaten alive by mosquitoes and God knows what else. So successful I feel!
At least the sun finally came out today, so we luxuriated half in, half out of the lagoon reading hideous books about Glaswegian hairdressers turned serial killers. As you do.
Preparations under way for Australia Day tomorrow. Or 'straya day as James called it. Should be a good one!
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