While in Cairns I had the opportunity to experience the Xtreme Illusions Show – Sam Powers and his assistant Holly with their classic yet spectacular illusions. Roses transforming into doves, women being sawn in half, and and men escaping from trunks. It was a great night, and the the couple were charming and entertaining. I loved it, even if both Adrian and John refused to accompany me.

Image from cairns.com.au

The next day we took a tour up into the world heritage listed Daintree rainforest and up to Cape Tribulation. Despite our clueless stoner tour guide, we saw some beautiful places. We saw a sleeping croc in the shade of the river bank, some large white-lipped tree frogs, walked through the mangroves, and along the beach where the trees meet the coral. We finished up the day with a walk above Mossman Gorge, and even saw a wild male and female cassowary, crossing the road as they walked through their rain forest.