Cairns

Well, I've left Melbourne. {sigh} Earlier than I would have liked, especially since I was basically sick the whole time. Yesterday the sun came out and I spent the afternoon in the impressive royal botanic gardens which was really relaxing. And now I have 7 hours in Cairns before I get on the boat. Still a bit sick. I had to sign a form saying I wasn't congested for the diving. But there's no way I was gonna let them kick me off that boat or something. I figure I managed the plane flight so I'm good to go. Anyway, I'll know when I'm in the water if I can equalize or not.
At least it's somewhat warm here. But currently overcast.
On the bus ride to town I talked to an Australian girl who spent a year at the University of Michigan, was at UVA for a bit as well, and was just in Melbourne with a friend who is in school in Dresden like across the street from me. small world.