~Cairns~

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Flying into Cairns was quite spectacular - with those mountains edging up right to the sea.  We had been flying in the clouds - and finally we moved down below the clouds, revealing a sea - the coral sea - that was simply beautiful.

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This is an area that I want to learn more about.  Oh, for all sorts of reasons, but mostly because of the coral research that we do, some of which is focused on a coral pathogen that is tormenting this area - how strange to work on something here on the East Coast of the United States that has such relevance to a place on the other side of the planet.

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The Coral Sea.  I need to learn more about the Great Barrier Reef and the Coral Sea Islands.  But not tonight, later.  I'm still tired and in need of a night's sleep that mirrors those generally obtained by folks in this time zone...instead of wondering...is it time for lunch yet?

   

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Sweet Dreams.

Comments

[Titania]

I hope you have a nice time. I love it too; I always think of Cairns "as the end of the world"; I love the warmth when leaving the plane. The dark mountains around it and naturally the reef; and I am only 2 1/2 hours away! Enjoy your stay.

[Gail]

A new spot for me! Thank you for the introduction!

Gail

[Nancy Bond]

I can't wait until you're back and can fill us in! It looks spectacular.