The bunch of people I was in class with was ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC! They were such a fun crowd to be in class with. I spent most of the morning doing pool stuff and the rest of the day in class. I was so good not to be persuade into buying scuba equipment though I did buy a snorkle mask. I wish Vancouver weather is as warm as here just one month of the year so I can go snorkel.
Australia stuff is pricy. Everything fun cost $$. Not like in Europe that you can go really cheap to walk and tour around in the city yourself. I guess it is like everywhere. People try in whatever way they can to get $$ out of tourists (ME). There was a Aboriginal Park north of Cairns that I really want to go and was looking into joining a tour to go. Good that I was walking around town and chatting with a few bus drivers. They told me I can get a one-day bus pass that will take me to the park for $7.00 AUS and I can take as many ride as I want to between Cairns and the park. Jesus. What a rip off!!! The tours organized from YHA has FANTASTIC prices. If you are planning to join a tour, go with them! One tips. If you are travelling (wherever), go to the local transit office to ask first before you join a tour or buy expensive bus pass for tourists (like me) if you want to travel for a budget.
I ended my day finishing my disgusting pasta and a walk in the Night Market at Esplande Road, close to the water. There were all kind of souvenirs to buy, food to eat and even cheap massages.
hey jo, looks like you're having an amazing time. :) can't wait to see the great barrier reef myself sometime....sad i missed out on exploring it with you. i just got back yesterday and can't believe i start classes in just a couple days....
ReplyDeleteanyhow, have a great time in HK and at the wedding! :) take care!