15 Feb 2010 -- Cairns, Australia

This was a full day. Caught the shuttle bus at the hotel which took us to the train station for a scenic ride up the mountain to Kuranda Village. Along the way we saw several great waterfalls, high bridge overpasses and expansive views. At Kuranda Village we walked the streets looking at all the shops, had lunch at a great German restaurant, visited the bird exhibit and much more. When we had had enough of the village we caught the Skyrail for a four mile gondola trip down the mountain to the Aborigine Cultural Center for an afternoon of getting to know a little about the olden days of Australia.





Waiting for the train to go up the mountain.





The train stopped along the way for a falls photo opp.







These bird photos were taken inside a large inclosure where the birds could have free flight. Most are native to Australia. These two had great fun chewing up my hat and camera strap.










This is a Cassowary. The Skyrail operator told us we had just missed one walking about out in the wilds of the forest.










Riding high above the forest for four miles.




At one of the Skyrail stops the operator called us over and said "look up". Above us was this giant spider that seemed to be as large as five inches.




The Aborigine Cultural Center. The Aborigines were coming on to the stage for their big show.























He's telling a story about an Ostrich hunt and his hand represents it's beak.

Making fire by twirling a stick.



Where there's smoke -




There's fire




The hunt.




Each one of us was given the opportunity to throw a boomerang. They do return, that's why the netting.



He's giving lessons in spear chucking. The short length is the sling that's being attached to the spear and gives the spear much more force. We were able to try this also.