November 12, 2025
This is my second time here in Cairns and we did so many excursions last time: the Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling, Daintree Rainforest, Cape Tribulation, Kuranda Skyrail & Scenic Railway and the Butterfly Sanctuary. I was happy to explore the City and try something new.
Above is the Cairns Public Esplanade Lagoon that runs right along the coast line and provides a Free safe swimming area since the waters, of the Coral Sea are full of crocodiles and stringing jellyfish. The Port was a great in that we could walk right off the Ship and right into the heart of downtown. Tons of shops and restaurants and great open park space with nice murals, sculptural art and tile mosaics. Bosco & I walked around, did some shopping, got some supplies and had a nice dinner at Tokyo Dumplings.
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MERRY CHRISTMAS ALL ! Hope you all had lots of Family time and got to spend time doing the traditions you love!
Making coconut cream is such a big part of the Samoan culture I feel compelled to share the 4 step process we were so nicely shown. Every Samoan young and old takes part in this tradition, it is an intrigue part of their everyday lives.
The tour today was focused on the National Park but we also got a lot of insight into American Samoa's history and current day life. Our guide was Nini and she is a college student studying accounting and finance and works as a part-time guide.