Cairns

Hello people!

Arrived in Cairns yesterday, made a huge heap of friends, so huge that I can't remember any of ther names and have resorted to taking their pic on my mobile and writing their name with it!!

Cairns seems nice so far, very warm and sunny. When I got off the plane there was this familiar hot smell - reminded me of the British summer!

Went out last night to Gilligans, PJ's (Irish bar) and the Woolshed, where I met the most bizarre Australian man! Needless to say, I didn't stay in there long I made a quick dash for the exit and paid $7 for a taxi home - scandalous! It's 3 minutes in the car, but a 25 minute walk.... and it was 4.45am - yes I got into bed at 5am.... but it's allowed as it felt like 3am to me as I was still functioning on Perth time!

There is now a 9 hour difference so if any of you ever feel the need to call then call between 9am-12pm UK time.

I am renting a campervan with Holly, Dervela from Ireland, and 2 other girls to drive up to Cape Tribulation, it's a rainforest area North of Cairns. We are going to go on Monday or Tuesday just for a few nights.

Finally, I would like to say that the hostel I am staying in is the best one ever!! If anyone goes to Cairns, stay in the Nomads Serpent hostel - dorm rooms $20, very very clean comfy beds, very clean showers and toilets, huge kitchen and huge bar - going to try the pool out tomorrow as I am so tired I will sink to the bottom if i go in today!! I have to go back now and get some kip in time for the England match tonight!