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  • Koala holding onto a wooden pole in an enclosure

    Smiling Crocodiles and Cuddly Koalas in Cairns

    For this week’s “down-under” adventure, we going to spy some wildlife. To recap, we’ve visited the magical land of Uluru, walked the lane ways in Melbourne, visited the famous boxes at Brighton beach, cried at the opera and swam with the sea turtles. But can a trip to Australia REALLY be complete without the smiling crocodiles and cuddly koalas in Cairns? Join us as we hop a train to the rain forest. Toot toot! Taking the Kuranda Scenic Railway We were at the station early to catch our train. One of best things about this particular excursion was that the rides to and from the rain forest were part of…

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    Let’s Go Chasing Waterfalls in the Caribbean

    Sometimes it’s good to have a plan and sometimes it’s even better to wander and find a new path. This week we’ll do a little of both. Come with us as we visit the island of Dominica. Let’s go chasing waterfalls in the Caribbean! The Catch Up In case you missed it, we went on our very first cruise with our wonderful friends, Jerry and Shannon, in May. But wait…there’s more. This week we’re visiting Dominica – where we had an excursion booked and we got a little off the beaten path. Surprise – Dominica! The cruise line does a great job of reminding you about your schedule for the…

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