A day in Cairns

For almost all passengers except us and nine others, this is the end of their trip. They had to disembark by 9am as did we but without luggage. We were still required to go through customs and immigration but that was quick. A bit weird arriving and leaving our country on the same day. We caught up with a friend for breakfast in the center of town. We had a shopping list of minor items such as more sunblock and bandaids. Bob managed to lose his sunglasses or rather left them in the bar on board, never to be seen again. Unlike my sunnies, Bob paid a lot for his. He found another, again expensive pair so he was sorted.

The weather was sunny with a lovely breeze making the walk back to the ship very pleasant. I managed over 10,000 steps which given how little exercise we had had to date was good. We can have lunch then go to our cabin, relax and waiting for the next group of passengers to board. We don't have to do the safety drill, another bonus.

The ship sails from Cairns in sunshine heading for Lizard Island.Read more