Cairns break

**munruben** · 19th January 2009, 09:18 AM

Just did a quick trip up to Cairns for a few days. Flew up on Wednesday morning early and came back yesterday afternoon (Sunday) Cairns was beautiful but hot and humid this time of the year. It wasn't long enough but we saw some great things. Went to Green Island and did some snorkeling which was fun but didn't see much as the water was a bit murky close to the beach where I was but saw plenty of fish from the pier and the underwater observatory there.

Went up to Kuranda on the sky lift which was awesome, had a devonshire tea for lunch there looked around the markets and butterfly place which was fascinating.

Also went to the Crocodile farm and found that very interesting too. Bought a croc belt.

The weather was absolutely terrific while we were there and never even saw a mosquito but put on plenty of RAID just in case. The floods had completely gone by the time we got there which surprised me after seeing the pictures of main street Cairns only the day before in the papers. There was no sign of the flood when we arrived on Wednesday morning.

did most of the touristy things and of course ate too much food but thoroughly enjoyed myself.

Highlight of the trip for me was catching up with a couple of forumites, Cliff Rogers, who went out of his way to meet up with me in Cairns for a cup of coffee and had a great chat for about an hour at a nice little shady spot at a boardwalk cafe.
Also met up with Bob (Bobsreturn2003) from Kuranda in his shop. has some great pieces that he turns and sells up there. Had a nice little chat with Bob who is a very friendly guy. So thanks Cliff and Bob, was great to catch up with you both.

Flew there and back with Virgin airlines so no food on the flight but was a good trip both ways.

First time I have been to Cairns and I can tell you, if you haven't been there, its worth a look. Plenty to do but its a rather expensive place for tourists but I guess that's true of anywhere these days. Surprised me how quiet it was business wise hardly anyone in the streets for the first couple of days but it did pick up towards the end of the week but still not overcrowded by any means.
Casino is a nice building and cheap meals in there, nothing over $12 in one of the restaurants, so that was good.

And as for the old adage, its great to be home.... Nah, would rather still be up there on holiday.

**wheelinround** · 19th January 2009, 09:47 AM

another old adage

Holiday gee thought 356 days on the Gold Coast was a holiday

**munruben** · 19th January 2009, 09:52 AM

Originally Posted by wheelinround

another old adage

Holiday gee thought 356 days on the Gold Coast was a holiday

Now how did I know that was coming.

Okay just for you Ray. here is a couple of pics.

**wheelinround** · 19th January 2009, 10:08 AM

who's the old fella with you in the first photo John surely not that young Cliff Rogers time he changed the photo ah what!!!

where's the more important photo's the timber

**damian** · 19th January 2009, 10:19 AM

Munruben (the place) is much nicer than the gold coast.

I haven't been to Cairns since about 1974, I'm told it's changed a bit..

I'll never forget the ferry to green is. Listing about 20 degrees and water over the top deck. My brother and I were the only ones who didn't get sick

Ah Queensland, beautiful one day, related the next...

**munruben** · 19th January 2009, 10:47 AM

Originally Posted by damian

Munruben (the place) is much nicer than the gold coast.

I haven't been to Cairns since about 1974, I'm told it's changed a bit..

I'll never forget the ferry to green is. Listing about 20 degrees and water over the top deck. My brother and I were the only ones who didn't get sick

Ah Queensland, beautiful one day, related the next...

Hi damian I think you would find it a bit different now with a population of over 130000 but it was lovely.

**damian** · 19th January 2009, 10:53 AM

Yeah, I popped up home a couple of years back and slipped into Townsville for the day, but must find time to go right up north.

Anyway...

**Cliff Rogers** · 19th January 2009, 01:25 PM

Originally Posted by wheelinround

who's the old fella with you in the first photo John surely not that young Cliff Rogers time he changed the photo ah what!!!

where's the more important photo's the timber

Cheeky bugger.

I want to see what he makes out of it.

**munruben** · 19th January 2009, 04:30 PM

Originally Posted by wheelinround

who's the old fella with you in the first photo John surely not that young Cliff Rogers time he changed the photo ah what!!!

Actually Cliff looks much younger in the flesh than on the photograph Ray.

**Outbackrr** · 19th January 2009, 07:58 PM

Good to see you enjoyed your time up there ol' fella. Trust you to get there the day after the floods went...........

Nice looking bits of timber you scrounged off Cliff, may have to do some laminating if you want to throw them on the lathe?

**Cliff Rogers** · 20th January 2009, 08:46 AM

As well as being a turner, John has a Gifkins, the Qld Maple was selected to be made into a box. (or two)

**fenderbelly** · 22nd January 2009, 09:01 AM

Originally Posted by munruben

Actually Cliff looks much younger in the flesh than on the photograph Ray.

Tranlated means'' i need some more wood mate. ''

sounds like you had a ball.
Cheers Fred

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