so i got to cairns - and it’s kind of lame.
the word ‘touristy’ is completely inadequate to describe this place. it’s worse than myrtle beach. in the ‘downtown’ (to use the word generously), there’s a simple rotation between bar, souvenier shop, and tour-booking agency. repeat. ad naseum. it’s mind-numbing.
i wanted to sign up for dive class with Pro-Dive cause everyone said they’re the best but there was a 5-day waiting list before the next course started. i definitely cannot hang out here for 5 days and retain my sanity. so i signed up with Deep Sea Divers Den. the bonus? i can start tomorrow. bring on the damn reef.
in other news, i’ve figured out that i have to cut out a significant part of my trip (Uluru) because i don’t have time. it has been quite an ordeal trying to fit in te rest of my things to do and because of travel time (and expense), i’ve got to stay along the east coast. the upside is that it gives me a built-in reason to come back!
now - back to reading the afternoon away…
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