Cairns 2017

Leaving in Best Weather

We've had three days of glorious sunlight on this trip. And unfortunately, the day that we have to leave, is one of them. I'm still trying to soak as much warmth as I'm

18 Jun 2017
Cairns 2017

Port Douglas

We managed to get our second day of bright sunlight today (way overdue). So, in order to properly enjoy the water, we went up to some friends in Port Douglas, currently enjoying their

17 Jun 2017
Cairns 2017

Waterfalls and Misty Mountains

Today was the driving day to see the surrounds of Cairns. Since it was a little overcast and rainy in parts, the visibility only went down over the day, but this only added

16 Jun 2017
Cairns 2017

Recovery Day

I think it's fair enough to say that today was a relaxation day. The wet suit got another successful work out, fish and chips gave a thorough test of how happy my stomach

15 Jun 2017
Cairns 2017

Great Barrier Reef

Every holiday needs a sick day right? Well, that was for me today. Not because I had caught something, but the wind had a little too much fun with the waves. The boat

14 Jun 2017
Cairns 2017

Warmth Suit

Getting in and out of this thing is still a pain, but it at least lets me get willingly into the ocean without kicking and screaming and everybody else getting muddy. So that

13 Jun 2017
Cairns 2017

Relaxing Rides

Now that it's finally a week day, we had to take care of something very important. I got a wet suit. For the sole purpose of not freezing to death on the Tour

12 Jun 2017
Cairns 2017

Rooster Dominance

For the first time in like half a year, I have woken up and actually felt awake. Oh holidays, how I have missed you. We'll ignore the part that it was 10:30

11 Jun 2017
Cairns 2017

Warmer Coast

It seems too long since I've been on a proper holiday. But all the basics were there and immediately recognisable. When I told one of my travel companions that they were getting picked

10 Jun 2017