mmm...tropical...

if you can't find tourist info in cairns, then you probably can't find porn on the internet

so says our guidebook.

we arrived in cairns yesterday evening. 17 degrees S latitude. it's warm. it's nice. it's also a smidge touristy. there's tons to do here, but somewhat surprisingly, the town itself is lacking in the way of beaches. as will become clear when we get some pictures up. so if you want to lounge on the sand in the sun, you have several choices -
1. take a boat to an island
2. take a bus an hour up the shore
3. take advantage of the 'lagoon' they built in the boardwalk

we have opted for choice 4 - don't go to the beach. tomorrow is snorkeling and diving on the great barrier reef (can't wait!) and the day after that will be an all day rainforest adventure. as yesterday was flying all day, and today is walking around and shopping, that's about all i have to say...