CAIRNS, AUSTRALIA (where everything wants to eat you)

Names are Tia & Cheveyo
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[dekkyboy]

"Swimming between the flags" is a mantra that we grow up with.
It's also a colloquialism for doing the right thing, or staying safe in general.

[bennybaubles]

Being an Aussie I’ve enjoyed your tour and perspective on things. You both aren’t annoying which helps a lot.

[Jeni]

Tia’s “croc infested waters” was in perfect Aussie! Well done, girl! Keep practising!

[paulstubbs]

is it even possible for these 2 to be more likeable

[elrey]

*MY UNCLE* had a small tropical fruit farm on the edge of the Daintree national park, and used to work on that ferry for extra cash. When he passed a year ago we cast his ashes into the sea at that beach you walked out on. Thanks for a great opportunity to revisit the area - through your travel diary.

[barbararowley]

If you’re bushwalking in an area with gympie-gympie trees it’s a really good idea to include waxing strips in your first aid kit. They can remove almost all of the stinging fibres, turning an accidental brushing against a leaf into a bad hour instead of a bad year.
So glad you got to see the Daintree! When you’re back in warmer weather and get to do Tasmania you’ll get to see the amazing beauty of cool temperate rainforest and just how similar it is in so many respects to tropical/subtropical rainforest.
Honestly, Mazda should be sponsoring your Aussie trip - Blueberry is a great advertisement for them.

[grahammewburn]

I'm jealous.
You guys have seen more of Australia than I have.
Been here all my life, 74 years.

[RaynorsProphet]

I grew up in the Daintree! I'm so excited to see you guys exploring my old stomping grounds, this is so nostalgic to watch! That rainforest you were driving through was my childhood, running around in there getting up to mischief, no school or anything, just pure freedom out in nature... man, this makes me so homesick...

You guys won't need to worry about crocodiles jumping out in the rainforest haha, just avoid being anywhere near the water's edge! One thing to note though, if you're trekking deeper into the rainforest - if you come across a cassowary with chicks, put a tree between you and them if you can. They're fiercely protective and they'll slice you open like a hot knife through butter before you even know what's hit you.

ALSO: CHEVEYO IS 100% CORRECT. BE VERY CAREFUL OF GYMPIE GYMPIE, THAT IS NOT A JOKE.

[noelanderson]

Now, you're in my Country guys. I'm a born and bred local Cairns boy. When I was a youngun, Cairns had about 20-25 thousand people (long time ago). I did mean to tell you to visit the Wallaman Falls out from Ingham on the way up, the longest single-drop waterfall in Australia at 270 metres. I had travelled from Cairns to Townsville on many occarions and it was not until 2007 that I actually got to Wallaman Falls. Do not miss the Tableland area west of Cairns, Crater Lakes, waterfalls galore. Lots of tourists only think of the Barrier Reef and Daintree but the tablelands area grows lots of produce. Mareeba used to be one of the largest tobacco growing areas in Oz, now they plant sugar, Mangoes, Lychees, Coffee, Avocados and many other fruits, Have fun guys. Would have loved to catch up, maybe for a coffee. All i Can say is enjoy my home town, Other than a couple of stints of 6 months (Canberra) and Wacol (Brisbane) where I did my National Service training back in 1959 (call-up was at 18). Again, have fun and watch out for the Bouncing Stones at Cape Tribulation.

[maggie]

Tia has one of those smiley faces that I love. She always looks so happy and excited. She must’ve given her parents amazing joy at Christmas 🤣🤣🤣 I smile just watching her.
Enjoy your trip both of you. Keep well, stay safe.

[SunsetWanderer]

Cheveyo doing the subscribe was a classic. On all patrolled beaches in Australia, you swim between the flags because it is the safe area with out rips. (rips: where the tide sucks you out).

[robertdepaulis]

Have to say but Tia has such a beautiful smile .
You two are such a lovely couple, glad you guys are happy being here ❤

[kayelle]

Tia’s eyes lighting up every time she talks about icecream 😊

[retrozmachine]

Cairns, officially in croc territory... You've actually been in croc territory for the past 1000km or so of driving up the highway. You'll see those warning signs at beaches from Rockhampton north. Depending on the beach you'll also see shark and jellyfish symbols.

[Brightangel]

Hope you get to hear a cassowary - they make a deep chested sound that you can just feel - it's amazing.
The rainforest is so energizing isn't it ?! You guys are too ! Thanks for all your posts - just awesome 🤗👍

[mysticalsouls]

the growth that Cairns has experienced in the last 10 years is incredible. Port Douglas used to be one of the biggest celebrity hangouts but these days it's like a ghost town compared to how it was in my younger years, the streets would be absolutely packed and you''d be hard pressed to find a seat at a local cafe anywhere up the main street, and the pubs were so much fun, good times!

[melissaellis]

I’m from Melbourne and we holiday in Port Douglas. We’ve been going there for the last 20 yrs. We know that ferry well. We love Cape Tribulation and the Daintree Ice creamery, our kids love that place! Our kids are your age now and they’ve been back there too. Have save travels guys, love following your travels 😀

[lucamiller]

I love seeing the evolution of your Aussie impression throughout these videos make sure it's perfect by the end of your trip

[tironibusmaximus]

wait till you do the food market in Darwin - especially the asian food. It's one of my favourite places in Oz. Super multicultural place as well with Greeks, Italian, Chinese, Indonesians, Indigenous Australians, Anglos all intermingling and having kids.

[Final_Cut_FF]

I'm really enjoying your adventure. I can't believe you are circumnavigating the whole of Australia. God bless.