Cairns - day 5

We had a very relaxing and lazy day today. It was a public holiday in Cairns today (Cairns show day) so it's a long weekend up here. After our sleep in we wandered down to Rusty's markets for a look around, impressive all of the fresh fruit and vegetables and other bits and pieces. If we had a kitchen it would have been great to pick up some fresh locally grown produce and cook something. It was worth a wander and we did pick up some amazing chilli sauce for when we return home and need some warmth. 

We then walked along the esplanade again and decided to go and discover what was in The Pier shopping complex, it was mostly restaurants around the outside and some specialty shops on the inside. We then returned to our hotel and laid by the pool and I ventured into the pool even though the water temperature was slightly on the cold side, luckily there was a nice big hot tub to warm up afterwards. 

Another beautiful day up here in FNQ and we are certainly not ready to return home just yet. 

Rusty's markets

Some locals relaxing in the sun and a view of The Pier food and shopping complex

A tree lit up at night

The boats returning from another day of cruising around the reef