5 MONTHS IN CAIRNS AND NO INTENTIONS OF GOING BACK.
Sep 15th 2008, 11:29 am
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GREEN ISLAND PHOTOS
We had a good day on Green Island but found it was very busy and were not that impressed with the resort there. However, it is much more accesible than Fitzroy for those unsteady on their feet and has a beautiful sandy beach and good trips out in the glass bottom bottom, a better family choice. Fitzroy's walks have boulders and uneven tracks so not so good for elderly (like me, ha ha). We also found that it was a bit difficult to swim due to the large coral right off the shore (much of which was dead). the jetty was, however, good for snorkelling.
We had a good day on Green Island but found it was very busy and were not that impressed with the resort there. However, it is much more accesible than Fitzroy for those unsteady on their feet and has a beautiful sandy beach and good trips out in the glass bottom bottom, a better family choice. Fitzroy's walks have boulders and uneven tracks so not so good for elderly (like me, ha ha). We also found that it was a bit difficult to swim due to the large coral right off the shore (much of which was dead). the jetty was, however, good for snorkelling.
Sep 15th 2008, 11:36 am
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GREEN ISLAND PHOTOS
We had a good day on Green Island but found it was very busy and were not that impressed with the resort there. However, it is much more accesible than Fitzroy for those unsteady on their feet and has a beautiful sandy beach and good trips out in the glass bottom bottom, a better family choice. Fitzroy's walks have boulders and uneven tracks so not so good for elderly (like me, ha ha). We also found that it was a bit difficult to swim due to the large coral right off the shore (much of which was dead). the jetty was, however, good for snorkelling.
We had a good day on Green Island but found it was very busy and were not that impressed with the resort there. However, it is much more accesible than Fitzroy for those unsteady on their feet and has a beautiful sandy beach and good trips out in the glass bottom bottom, a better family choice. Fitzroy's walks have boulders and uneven tracks so not so good for elderly (like me, ha ha). We also found that it was a bit difficult to swim due to the large coral right off the shore (much of which was dead). the jetty was, however, good for snorkelling.
Sep 15th 2008, 11:41 am
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Sep 15th 2008, 1:11 pm
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So jealous 
Sep 15th 2008, 3:20 pm
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Fantastic pictures and it is wonderful to hear someone who is so happy with their decision to relocate. Have to admit you make me want to move to Cairns today.
Sep 15th 2008, 4:24 pm
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Awesome update, the pics are fab
More, more, more!
More, more, more!
Sep 15th 2008, 6:04 pm
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It will be our turn soon SC
ARRRGGGGHHHH cant wait, hurry up January 6th
ARRRGGGGHHHH cant wait, hurry up January 6th
Sep 15th 2008, 7:50 pm
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I am so jealous, it looks so lovely. I cant wait to get there, I should have been there now but we cant sell the house (like many others) so we decided to apply for a sponsored permanent visa while we waited, now i find that there is up to 7 months waiting time for the nomination before I can apply for the visa (arghhhhh). So im now looking at late next year, Im glad my new employers are keeping my job for me ( I owe them a cold beer). Anyway I will be keeping an eye on this thread to keep me going. Thanks x
Sep 15th 2008, 9:29 pm
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I am so jealous, it looks so lovely. I cant wait to get there, I should have been there now but we cant sell the house (like many others) so we decided to apply for a sponsored permanent visa while we waited, now i find that there is up to 7 months waiting time for the nomination before I can apply for the visa (arghhhhh). So im now looking at late next year, Im glad my new employers are keeping my job for me ( I owe them a cold beer). Anyway I will be keeping an eye on this thread to keep me going. Thanks x
Sep 16th 2008, 6:09 am
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Sep 16th 2008, 8:48 am
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what makes you think that
Sep 16th 2008, 10:20 am
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A SPECIAL MOMENT AT KEWARRA BEACH
I will class this as part of my update as it has been the most defining moment since we arrived in Cairns.
I finished work at 4.45 and got home just after 5. We walked to our local beach, Kewarra and played with the dog for an hour before having a quick drink at Kewarra Beach Resort Beach Bar. It is only open fron 5 until 7 in the evening and a few hours during lunch. It is, however, positioned in a beautiful spot on Kewarra Beach. the reason they only serve drinks at the beach until 7/7.30 is so that they don't attract riff raff.
They also have happy hour between 5.30 and 6.30. 2 glasses of Chardonnay at 10 dollars seemed good and then after the happy hour it was still only 12 dollars..not bad for an upmarket resort. The dog even got fed biscuitys by the owner of the bar! All happy. So we sat there with the dog, until dusk turned to night. Then the moon appeared to rise from the ocean..a full moon, almost touching the ocean and reflecting so brightly in the water that everyone at the bar left their drinks to see it.
For us, that defined why we were here and why we want to live near the beach. Where in the U.K could you finish work, walk to the beach and see a full moon reflecting in still water the way we did. It was a simple, special moment...didn't have the camera but the guy who runs the bar said it happened quite often.
We then came home and are now cooking steak on the BBQ..it is the first time in many years I have felt truly content and don't even mind going to work the next day.
Simple things, a nice glass of Chardonnay at a nice unspoilt beach, nice staff and conversation..a local connection made and possibly a regular spot to chill out for an hour after work..and then the best full moon I have ever seen.
North Queensland is the place to be, we love our life and moving here was the best decision we have ever made. We sacrificed a lot to move and there are no regrets...
You can only regret what you havn't had the courage to try!! It is better to have regret than to not have lived....
I will class this as part of my update as it has been the most defining moment since we arrived in Cairns.
I finished work at 4.45 and got home just after 5. We walked to our local beach, Kewarra and played with the dog for an hour before having a quick drink at Kewarra Beach Resort Beach Bar. It is only open fron 5 until 7 in the evening and a few hours during lunch. It is, however, positioned in a beautiful spot on Kewarra Beach. the reason they only serve drinks at the beach until 7/7.30 is so that they don't attract riff raff.
They also have happy hour between 5.30 and 6.30. 2 glasses of Chardonnay at 10 dollars seemed good and then after the happy hour it was still only 12 dollars..not bad for an upmarket resort. The dog even got fed biscuitys by the owner of the bar! All happy. So we sat there with the dog, until dusk turned to night. Then the moon appeared to rise from the ocean..a full moon, almost touching the ocean and reflecting so brightly in the water that everyone at the bar left their drinks to see it.
For us, that defined why we were here and why we want to live near the beach. Where in the U.K could you finish work, walk to the beach and see a full moon reflecting in still water the way we did. It was a simple, special moment...didn't have the camera but the guy who runs the bar said it happened quite often.
We then came home and are now cooking steak on the BBQ..it is the first time in many years I have felt truly content and don't even mind going to work the next day.
Simple things, a nice glass of Chardonnay at a nice unspoilt beach, nice staff and conversation..a local connection made and possibly a regular spot to chill out for an hour after work..and then the best full moon I have ever seen.
North Queensland is the place to be, we love our life and moving here was the best decision we have ever made. We sacrificed a lot to move and there are no regrets...
You can only regret what you havn't had the courage to try!! It is better to have regret than to not have lived....
Sep 16th 2008, 11:29 am
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Well done Liz especially after the busy weekend you have had Hope your m8 enjoyed Cairns? Good pics - I remember taking that one of you on the first day you arrived - hot and beautiful (the day that is) he he he!!!!
Have left a msg on yr phone re this Saturday ok chuck
Take care and dont spend too much money on that camper van girls we dont want you getting lost in the outback
Gill
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Hope your m8 enjoyed Cairns? Good pics - I remember taking that one of you on the first day you arrived - hot and beautiful (the day that is) he he he!!!!Have left a msg on yr phone re this Saturday ok chuck
Take care and dont spend too much money on that camper van girls we dont want you getting lost in the outback
Gill
x
Sat sounds good..supposed to be decent over 25 bar called Buddha Bar on spence street..what do you think?
TRhanks..Liz and Jenxhg
Sep 16th 2008, 11:37 am
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Ummmmmmmmmmmm Ummmmmmmmmmmm
I reckon I could pass for a Buddha but don't know about you gals.
Lovely update Liz
I reckon I could pass for a Buddha but don't know about you gals.
Lovely update Liz
Sep 16th 2008, 4:05 pm
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You all sound like Cairns is the place to be, I want to be there now.... especially as over here the nights are starting to draw in and its always raining. I will be there next year working at Cairns Base, in the mean time im making the most of my family and friends. xx
