Up and out of apartment. Two trips to the airport. We checked in no prob, bit of a query re extra bag but when she saw we going onto the states was ok as we all get 2 pieces! Flight was 3 hours and on time. Little kid cried the whole way! Got to Sydney, amusing Asian taxi driver was telling us all the tips!! Go to Henry's in Wallamalloo, stay at diff aptmnts and he can get Matty a fake ID for AUD80!! Quickly left bags and went to harbour just as it started to ra...

Packed. Went into Cairns. Had lunch at Ochre. I had game platter, croc, kangaroo and emu. Liked kangaroo best was like lean steak. Emu was bit like mild duck and croc a bit like chicken but was in spicy batter so bit diff to say! Went into mall and along to esplanade which was lovely. Weather today was warm and sunny.

Back off up the coast to Port Douglas today. Markets by the marina. Lots of stalls selling cold fresh cane/fruit juice. Had lunch in the town. All feeling bit weary and not 100% so headed back to the apartment with cold relief tablets and snacks for an afternoon of films/golf..

Up early, drove up the coast road to Cape Tribulation. Stopped at Daintree village, drizzling!! Decided against a river cruise. Went to Discovery Centre followed the boardwalk round, listened to commentary re trees, flora and fauna. Didn't see a Cassowary!! Carried on up to the Cape, took loads of photos, saw a little crab and it's patterns in the sand. On the drive back down saw a cassowary at the side of the road. Lunch at Whet. Drove back, takeaway Thai curry....

Lazy start, watched tv, etc. Matty and I went for a run on the beach. Drove to Coffee Works, a coffee plantation that makes coffee and chocolate. Yum, sampled and bought both. Dinner at Krocodillos. Watched golf/ DVD 's.