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Forest From A Different Angle

Sunday, July 3rd, 2005

Consider a tree.

Most people highly underestimate what a complex lifeform a large tree is. Just think how it can survive dry seasons that last months without drinking water (compare to how much you can last without water); or how it can stand the changing weather conditions and continue growing day and night, year after year, in the most harsh environments.

The skyrail tour between Cairns and Kuranda gives you a whole new perspective about trees.

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Delicious Meals

Sunday, July 3rd, 2005

Oddly enough, the city of Cairns doesn’t have a beach.

Alligned with the sea are five large boulevards, which form the city heart. The city spreads over a large area, and is composed of small two or three floors buildings that are found between big two or three floors malls and shopping centers. At one end is a big marina from which boats sail daily to the reef, and between the sea and the esplanade (the first street, closest to the sea) is a large park, covered with green grass.

This is perfect, because the green color forms a much better background to the breasts of all the topless sunbathing girls in the early afternoon than any sand would do.

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