Day 45 - Cairns

Another rainy miserable day in Cairns! We woke to a free pancake breakfast at the Caravan park (held every Thursday morning). This Thursday morning was super special because it was held for the Biggest Morning Tea. For a gold coin donation we ate breakfast and got three entries into a spot raffle. We won the first three prizes! I was so embarrassed i gave the third one away to another family sitting with us! Rain pouring, we needed to make a decision about what to do today. 

We decided we couldn't sit around waiting for the sun to appear any longer. We had to get out and go sight seeing today rain hail or shine! We decided that today we would head out to a get a taste of Aboriginal culture. Here in Cairns, there is a fantastic Aboriginal Cultural Center called "Tjapukai ". Here we were able to experience aboriginal story time, weapons and medicines, including hands on experience with boomerangs and Spears. Krystian loved being able to learn how to throw a boomerang properly! Following on from this experience, we were able to sit back and enjoy a didgeridoo musical walking us through the beautiful tropical rainforest and Great Barrier Reef. Totally amazing! 

The kids had a fabulous time. They were able to get their faces painted in aboriginal symbols and were able to spend some time painting rock art. 

After spending a few hours learning all about  Aboriginal culture we headed to one of the local pubs for a bite to eat and for the kids to play (somewhere dry). Heading back to the camp ground, we bee lined for the swimming pool. There is something strangely satisfying about sitting in the hot spa whilst it is raining. 

Early night was had by all as we are all tired still from our long drive earlier in the week.