Cairns Journey Ends      

 Cairns is a small city of about 150,000 people in the area. It is very much a resort/tourist community. Our hotel the Mantre Esplande is across from the Esplanade that stretches along the waterway. Unfortunately, one cannot just go dipping your toes into the ocean because of the jellyfish that are in the water. A lagoon has been created for one to enjoy the ocean in a water format.










 Overlooking the waterfront, the War memorial is well displayed for many to see. We have met people from Germany, England, Denmark, Sweden to name a few.

 Cairns has invested quite a bit of money into the Esplanade's beauty. A children's entertainment park located further down the boardwalk, called the Muddy's Entertainment Park, is full of all sorts of climbing and water equipment. To keep the citizens and guests fit, a boardwalk is available for running,walking with several workout stations incorporated along the way. During the week, early morning or evenings, different exercise routines are held in the park, Pilates, Aqua Aerobics, Yoga, Volleyball and Zumba dance free of charge. At the Zumba dance evening there must of been around 75- 100 enthusiasts.

 At night, evening beauty takes form as spotlights highlight the trees along the walkway emphasizing the twisted shapes of the trunks.

Meals have become tiresome, choosing where to go and eat with lots of assorted restaurants at our disposal is a pain. Quite a few establishments have you order at the till and then you are given a number. They will then deliver your food. We dined at one place where you were given a pager/buzzer to collect your food. The beer is not what you get in Canada, much lighter in colour, taste and alcohol content.

 Lots of great adventures and definitely a place for anyone to see.