Mon 6th Oct
After an initial shock at the price and change from Asia I experienced an enjoyable first week in Australia, making some more good friends on the way.
I'm up and leaving the hostel at 7.45am, ready to get the shuttle bus to the airport (which doesn't show up... the company order a taxi to take me and Ragnhild.. a Norwegian girl also flying from Darwin to Cairns). I say my goodbyes to Esther.. what a fun time we had together and plenty of laughter, it's a shame we only could spend a week travelling together.
I'm up and leaving the hostel at 7.45am, ready to get the shuttle bus to the airport (which doesn't show up... the company order a taxi to take me and Ragnhild.. a Norwegian girl also flying from Darwin to Cairns). I say my goodbyes to Esther.. what a fun time we had together and plenty of laughter, it's a shame we only could spend a week travelling together.
In the morning I had woken to a sore throat (air cons) and after the 2hr30min flight I am not feeling too great, so crash in my room soon after my arrival to the hostel in Cairns (The Jack Backpackers) and after booking up my Scuba Diving Trip for the weekend. In the evening I have cold/flu symptoms and not much appetite but head over to the balcony at The Jack for the free meal included with the room price.. here I meet Danny and Donna. Just before I leave the room, Daniel, an English guy, also checks into the room.. but on first impressions I am not so sure what to make of him.. he didn't enjoy his dive.. because he said he didn't get along with the people..but it's a room of four and only the two of us, and due to my illness I am happy just to rest for the next couple of days.
Danny and Donna, the English couple I meet during dinner, are on a working visa and have previously been working in Brisbane before heading up the east coast to Cairns. Chatting to them perks me up.. but I am soon about to have a rough night's sleep (shivers/hot rushes) and end up walking around Cairns at 3.30am looking for a place to buy a drink.. McDonalds to the rescue!
Tues 7th Oct
Tues the 7th October.. and probably my worst day on my travels..! After a unsettled night's sleep I eventually manage to fall asleep properly at 7am till midday.. but then it begins.. 'Where's my wallet??' ..Oii .. Adam.. WHERE'S MY WALLET.. I awake.. flannel still over my neck.. sore throat.. headache.. to Daniel.. who's lost his wallet.. and straight away accusing me of taking it.. his logic.. it's just me and him in the room.. my thoughts.. why don't you actually have a look for it.. not the experience would hope for, Daniel is aggressive in his speech and I am in a state of shock.. and anger.. After simply listening to Daniel muttering to himself about me taking it etc.. I've never had anything taken on my travels.. well at least I've still got my passport.. I suggest actually looking for it.. i.e taking everything off his bed and searching (hmm.. maybe that's what I would have done first..) Low and behold.. a minute later .. He finds it! I am relieved.. but I'm in for more shock.. instead of apologies etc he says.. 'Look at that.. the first place you say to look I find it.. ) ?! His logic is I have taken it and hide it there.. I want to sarcastically clap my hands... Looking back now an 'interesting' travel story.. at the time not a great experience.
In the evening me, Danny and Donna WIN THE PUB QUIZ! Collecting 13 drink vouchers to split with the 3 of us.. A positive end to what had not been the best of days.
Weds 8th Oct
After a better nights sleep.. later my day gets a lot better when I return to my room after shopping to find that Daniel has checked out.. despite still feeling unwell I now have a spring in my step. In the evening I play beer pong with Danny but we are knocked out in the first round.. Tonight there is a Blood Moon so we head to the top of a multi-storey car park for a good view..
Thurs 9th Oct
Another day in Cairns.. and so far another unwell day but I am on the mend and I am only focused on my great barrier reef diving Sat-Sun, so happy to rest in preparation for my 2 day 6 dives. I head down to the Lagoon and see the Marina where I'll be boarding the boat for the diving trip.
Fri 10th Oct
This morning I find out that The Jack is fully booked tonight so I head to the Esplanade and search for a bed for the night. It works out well as my room at the Jack had been adjacent to the pub and the music had been extremely loud.. I will be meeting at 7am for the Dive at the Marina so a relaxed evening is my plan. I check in at Kuala and meet Sarah (Canadian traveller), in the evening we meet up with her friend Noelle and have a few drinks before heading back ready for an early start in the morning.
This morning I find out that The Jack is fully booked tonight so I head to the Esplanade and search for a bed for the night. It works out well as my room at the Jack had been adjacent to the pub and the music had been extremely loud.. I will be meeting at 7am for the Dive at the Marina so a relaxed evening is my plan. I check in at Kuala and meet Sarah (Canadian traveller), in the evening we meet up with her friend Noelle and have a few drinks before heading back ready for an early start in the morning.
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