An underground carpark was flooded and was having to drain the water out as shown in the photographs above.
Although we were lucky as this was really the worst that we saw, on the local news it was documented that the local highway into Cairns was closed due to the flooding..... good job we dont want to leave just yet.
The rain was so intense we hardly slept at all, I have never seen rain like it. But after chatting to staff at the place that we are staying we are lucky that Cairns didnt a cyclone scare like they did last year with cyclone Yasi. However the Cyclone Plan is still in place on the wall, Scary stuff!!
The harbour front during a dry spell, when it was raining heavily, with the oppressive clouds looming over the mountains. Below you can see how different it looks when the sun is shining!
I think that what we have taken from experiencing the wet season in the tropical North is that wherever you are in the world, when it rains, it sucks!!
HOWEVER... the wet season is coming to an end and I am pleased to announce that the sun has now come out and appears to be staying out! Bring on the sunburn! haha.
The sun has been out for the last few days now so we have had time to enjoy the local town and the lagoon (as Cairns doesnt have a beach, a sea water lagoon pool instead) So heres a few snapshots of the seafront and the harbour front
1 of the many free bbq stations on the seafront
Now the sun is out we have amazing sunsets, check these out....
Thats it for now as the fillet steaks ready, speak soon =)
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