Achtung!

Cairns was completely amazing. Despite the signs warning of murderous birds, crocodiles and the minimal but still present threat of "stingers" (jellyfish), it was beautiful. Of course the best part of the mini-vacay was snorkelling the Great Barrier Reef. We swam through canyons of colourful coral with the craziest looking fish, with sea turtles, sting rays and even a reef shark.

Right now, Vic is getting ready for a birthday party for one of his co-workers. I'm debating whether to go, cause his co-worker asked everyone to dress up in something starting with the letter J - Vic's going as a juggalo and Gus as a jujitsu kid and I've got nothing. Plus if I stay home I could get a little bit of thesis work done and not have to worry about doing it tomorrow, which is very appealing.

Here's a few pics from our weekends in Cairns for you to enjoy.

A sign at the head of a little hike we took in Cairns, letting people know that if they see a cassowary, they should back away slowly, and to never turn your back on a cassowary!

One of the many signs we saw warning not to swim in the water, Achtung!


Vic, taking a break from snorkelling to check out what's hiding in the coral in low tide

Gus and I, in front of some Cairns street art.


Kookaburra, sitting in an old gum tree. Oh Mr. Kookaburra, you're such a cliche!