More about Cairns

Here is the desk where I am stationed at Paradise Palms. My title is Personal Assistant and I work for the Real Estate Sales Manager.

This is where I have my free meal each day and it is a beautiful view of rainforest, beach , sea and the greens.

Here are the Greens on a beautiful sunny day. Yes the weather has turned kinder and we have sunny days of 25-26 oC and crisp nights of between 9-12 oC, much too cool for the locals but ok for me. I actually bought a jumper and wore it to work. My excuse is that the air conditioning is chilly.

I dinged my van parking by running into a well camouflaged pole (that's my story and I am sticking to it!) Photos will be uploaded in the next post.

I really love it here. It is so beautiful! Every day when I do the 20 minute drive to and from work, I think of how fortunate I am to see these beautiful vistas every day and to experience the gorgeous climate here.

That said, I have been quite homesick of late. I miss family, my friends, familiarity, the Holdie, socialising with friends (which I don't do much of here), my clothes and things at home and my favourite shops. Give me a call, 'cause I really miss you guys. Thanks to those who have called me. Most times, the timing is perfect - right when I feel down and needing a good chat or laugh. Nobody said it was going to be easy and I was prepared for the hard times. Still, it's not fun when you are in them.

Well all for now,

Love you all lots and lots!

-Andrea