I almost forgot to tell you about my brief trip down under.  I knew that the Australian seasons were a little different then the US seasons but I must admit I was not expecting 100* (f) weather. It was a little strange to be walking down the streets in Cairns wearing a tank top and shorts while Holiday music blasted from the outdoor speakers. As unusual as it was for this American, the trip was an amazing experience. The people we met were delightful and I even had some of the local residents eating out of my hand as you can see from my pictures!