Ear piercing day, Kuranda by SkyRail and Train

Friday 4^th July 2008

I returned the car with full petrol

To Smithfield to pierce Holly’s ears – surgical steel with red shiny in middle

Holly very brave – it was a shock how much it hurt

On SkyRail gondolas up to Kuranda – excellent views

Top up of food – slushies and scones (hot choc for me and Fiona due to cold!)

Wander round markets – girls looking for rubbish to buy

Jewellery acquired by all – Katie buying gifts for others

Search for ‘suitable’ food

Ordered toasted sandwiches but waitress gave them to another table (who didn’t own up to not ordering/paying for them) and we had to get going so got a refund which caused consternation all round

Down to railway station to catch Kuranda Scenic Railway

Very scenic

Saw spot where I did massive backwards Rappel (Rap Jumping) in 1991 into Barron Gorge at the falls

Through 15 tunnels

Stopped at Barron Falls to see the view

Past Stony Creek Falls

Girls took photos, heads out of window most of the way, had a good time

Back to Clifton Beach

Paul made it safely to Alice Springs in the early afternoon – only 500 or so kms today!

I shopped and cooked dinner for everyone – all good

Girls watched Alvin and the Chipmunks so were grumpy and grim going to bed