From Hervey Bay we then boarded the bus up to Airlie Beach (Whitsundays). Lucklly we were not sailing for a few weeks due to my foot but we spent the night there anyway to break up the bus journey. Magnums was not the best hostel that's for sure although it did have it's own bar and nightclub. We had to get our own room as I was in no fit state to bunk in a dorm so the next day we set off for Cairns. Unfortunately, due to the previous cyclones our bus had to termiante at Townsville where we had a nice cheap hostel room of our own due to the driver calling ahead on my behalf and met two nice girls Katherine and Michaela who we had a nice meal with. We then hit the town and had a few light beverages and and usual I was approached by an old boy who decided to tell me all about his war wounds and how he acquired them - oh lucky me.
The following day we set off for Cairns to meet the Scotty girls who were iminently awaiting our arrival bless. The rain poured down and the creeks were flooded but Joe our mental bus driver managed to get us there unscathed. He was hilarious the bus driver so it made our journey all the more pleasant. We finally arrived in Cairns where Lou met us to help with the bags. We then hit PJ O'Briens for a few swift halves.
The girls had managed to arrange for us to stay in a lovely flat share just round the corner from them which we loved. Luckly for us we had some great roomy's Roger, Yvette and Louise who we had a really good laugh with. We were very lucky.
The weather here was wet and dull most of the time but after a few days I managed to get a new cast (bright pink fibreglass and waterproof I might add) so then I was a happy bunny and able to get around ok without crutches. Horraahhhhh. Within a couple of days of my new footwear the girls entered me into a pole dancing competition would you believe. How I got up on the stage I don't know. I got to the final but got pipped at the post. The girls were disappointed I didn't win the $100 bar tab - oh well excuse me ha.
On arrival home one night there was a dog that took a shine to us. Karen was worried that it was a stray but it looked very healthy and loved. I left Karen outside petting the sweet thing. In the meantime, I was in the bathroom and a big spider crawled up my leg. So I crushed the dam thing with my club foot and flushed him down the loo. The next minute this great dane walks into the bedroom and licks my face. "You can't have that dog in here" I said. So I called the local dog people and they said to leave him tied up. We didn't I told Karen to let him go so he could go back home. The next day we saw a dog in the back of a van and Karen convinced it was the same dog told me he had smiled at her. I immediately went to the local chemist to collect her medication the crank. Whatever next, she does worry me ha.
Kris one of Jen's work buddy's kindly invited us over to play pool and watch footie. As the goon (wine) kicked in the volume got louder and louder and the party commenced. Kris was in full footie supporters kit with black and red style. He even had a black and red cue which I managed to lodge into the fan above the pool table and snap completely in half. Kellie strikes again - she really cannot be trusted. Fortunately he didn't seem to mind too much and didn't try and strangle me ha. We then went for a nice meal at Jenny's restaurant (Casa de Ming as she called it) for a nice meal, although Jenny's meal was forgotten even though she works there - nice.
Jen, Lou, Karen and I then took the Duck Adventure tour. This is a Duck mobil that crosses both land and sea. As we launched into the water it was a really weird feeling. And of course in usual scottish twit style Jen and Lou drove the Duck and were kindly rewarded with a certificate of merit - god those girls just excel in talent ha.
As the weather gradually brightened up we decided to visit the lovely Kuranda. We took the scenic train up the mountain (which we slept through the majority of). Barron Falls was a wonderful experience a beautiful waterfall cascading down the centre of a mountain. Very impressive. We had lunch, walked around the town and had our tarot cards read. We would have gone in the Koala sanctuary and butterfly park but there only so many you can see so we hit the pub instead.
The journey back was very picturesque as we took the Skyrail (cable car). Wow what a view. Definately a worthy day out.
For most of the time we were out boozing it up with the girls and their roomy Katrina. The hot dog man knew us well as I continuously dropped pineapple all over the floor and had a pink leg. Being the tart that I am I acquired some black and silver glitter leg warmers to cover my cast on evenings out to match my relevant outfits - you know like you do ha.
A Thursday night was free champers for the girls so who were we to refuse such an invite. We were all pie eyed when we left and then of course hit PJ's. Some irish guy there was trying it on with all the gals but they didn't fall for it. Then there was me, the most pissed and so I snogged him. I then thought he was stalking me and hid behind the girls completely forgetting that I had infact just snogged him. Another gem of a night out ha. He was a real class act to with a fag stuck behind his ear. I do get em.
Jen and Lou were always full of mischief. Lou had already had probs with one of her bosses not paying her wages so I had a row with her boss and she threatened to call the police so I told people in the restaurant not to eat there, then Jen went in all polite and got no joy so she had a row with her too - what a delightful women NOT. Lou has now seen a solicitor. I hope she gets closed down.
Would you believe that Karen had also hurt her right foot so off we went to the hospital again. She had damaged her Pulsar (the arch of her foot) and had to go on anti-inflamatories which she was not allowed to drink on. Yeah right like that was gonna happen. Luckily she is recovering nicely. What a pair of hop-a-longs we are.
Then on our last night, Jen, Lou and Karen decided to try and remove the PJ O'Brien banner from outside. But, they were caught redhanded and the bouncer threatened to call the police. The next night they had to return to apologise but were still banned for one month. Ha PJ's is now no longer their local the loon heads. How funny. You should see the amount of things they have pilfered in their flat - the little tearaways.
We didn't want to leave our little scotty babes but it was time to move on. Things to do and people to see. We had a great time in Cairns with the girls and we hope to see them again soon the ole bags.
As you will see from the pics below, we had a great time and it was madness all the way.
