After three long days of driving through vast bushland and endless expanses of sugarcane, we have arrived in Cairns. I am happy to announce that our vacation has officially begun. We’ve finally arrived in a tropical paradise and have every intention of enjoying it to our fullest. The only catch is the snakes, spiders, crocodiles, and fire-ants. They’re everywhere! To be fair, I haven’t actually seen a crocodile or snake yet, it’s just a nagging fear that I can’t shake. I know they’re here and are lurking around every corner, just waiting to get me. I can feel their beady eyes and slithering ways. I’m no fool. I’ve heard the stories. So, here I am, living in paradise, and caught somewhere between a paralyzing fear and a rebellious nonchalance. My intellect tells me that I’m perfectly safe, that I have nothing to worry about. But my gut causes me to jump and squirm at every unknown shadow and unidentified noise. Frankly, it’s pretty comical. I should be in a turquoise water-induced heaven, but am putting myself through hell. I can’t help but shake my head at the irony of it.
Anyway, tomorrow we’re diving the reef. No worries of crocs or snakes out there. Just sharks and jelly-fish… (Seriously, is nothing warm and fuzzy out here???? All of this treachery is tiring!)
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