CAIRNS & MAREEBA

Saturday, 13 July 2019

Bavarian dancers

Maypole dance

Introducing tourists to Bavaria

CIAF exhibit

It's a rooster!

Missed again...

Nanny said "No"

Dad didn't hold the tail tight enough

Even the big ones fall off

Last Thursday evening we were treated to entertainment at the caravan park – the Cairns Bavarian Dancers performed and German sausages, complete with sauerkraut, were also provided.  The dancing and music made a welcome change from the usual country/rock/hillbilly music that is the usual fare for caravan parks.  The locals even managed to coerce a few of the tourists into joining them for a couple of dances.

On Friday, after the rain finally disappeared, we headed to the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair, along with all the people who went to Kuranda with us on the Skyrail!  We enjoyed the art work this year; although some works were similar to previous years, there were some new and different works.  Some very talented artists in the region!

Today has been hot and clear, just right for our day at the Mareeba Rodeo.  I think this was also Jack’s first experience of a side show alley and a lot of time was spent inspecting the different games to be played and rides, although the rides weren’t high on his list – apart from the one which went upside down and Nanny said, “No!”  He was also quite intrigued with the old style show exhibits/contests, such as vegetable and fruit growing, cake making and decorating, school work, etc.  Of course, the chooks in the animal nursery were also a great hit!  We spent a couple of hours watching the rodeo as well, mainly bull (or calf) riding with the riders ranging in age from under six to adult.  Apart from one very large (and angry) bull, all the animals were well trained and left the arena immediately the riders were disposed of.

Jack was glad to get back to the caravan for a swim, only to find the pool was full of kids!