• Australia 2024
    The airplane seatback has a tablet holder!
    Some nice aerial viewsView of the Cairns area from the plane.View of Cairns Harbor, where our ship did that 180-degree turnaroundWelcome to Cairns!One of the many construction stops along our drive.The views along the way to Port Douglas were stunning! This is 'Rex Lookout'.Our 'home' for the next few days: Marina Terraces, Port DouglasOur 1-bedroom unit kitchenOur patio4 Mile beach2There's a lot here that can leave an 'ouch' if you're not careful/aware.View from the local lookout pointSunset cruiseLike this camper! (🎶Travelin' in a fried-out Kombi; on a hippie trail head full of zombie...🎶) 😉Sunset over the Tin Shed: a social club we missed visiting. Next time!

    Travel day: Sydney to Port Douglas

    Oct 23–24, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 81 °F

    Travel today consisted of a 2 hour flight from Sydney to Cairns, followed by an estimated 1hr 10min drive to Port Douglas. The short drive was extended with 5 construction zones on the road due to a storm that came thru ~8 months ago.
    Arriving in Port Douglas, we stopped at a tourist information center and checked into our 1BD apartment which was conveniently located near the town. We still had time to unpack and walk around town, taking in the Key West-like atmosphere (outdoor bars, beaches, sunsets). It's a neat little town; the quantity of restaurants is amazing.
    Feels like we're back in Marco Island, good memories. 🤗    Read more