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the first thing that hits you is the warm humid air. You feel like you are smack in the middle of the tropics. The lush green landscapes could easily convince you of the same. Later that night, I caught a ride with a mini van, for what I thought would be a quick bite to eat.
I quickly realize that in Australia, when night falls, darkness completely takes over. It was country dark outside, as we traveled through what seemed like a jungle of darkness. When we reached the Flames of Fire restaurant, I was wondered why everyone was standing outside drinking wine, instead of being inside the restaurant.
s I arrive in the small city of Cairns,
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ell, guess what? Australians are big on people experiencing their country, as opposed to just visiting it. So, the restaurant was literally tables and chairs in the rainforest, in the middle of the night! The only lighting available were standing torches and candles. Did I mention that my ride left and would not return for approx. 3 hours?
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storyteller dressed in a traditional loincloth, enchanted us with a brief history of his tribe’s land and culture. A truly fascinating and beautiful presentation. Unfortunately, after a 17 hour flight, I need toothpicks to keep my eyelids open.
or entertainment, an Aboriginal
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