Cairns and the World Heritage Rainforest

Words cannot describe the beauty of the rainforest. Our day began with a train ride to Kuranda where we were treated to lunch and had time to view native crafts and handwork. Next, we saw native dancing. After a brief demonstration, we tried to throw a boomerang ourselves. There is an art to this. You throw it at 1 o'clock if your right handed and 11 o'clock if you are are left handed. Needless to say, animals would not have to worry about me killing them with a boomerang. Next, we learned how an aboriginal-musical instrument, the didgeridoo, is made and played.

We were treated to an army duck ride through the rainforest. The duck was developed during World War II and has a six wheel drive. The duck travels both on land and in water. It was awesome to be so close to nature. We were instructed to keep our arms in because some of the leaves were extremely poisonous.

For me, the highlight of the day was taking a cable car above the rainforest. At first, it was scary to be so far up in the air. All I can say is the views were amazing. We took many pictures that will be posted soon.