Christmas Vacation (Part II)

So many pictures...Here are pictures from our visit to the rainforest and the Kuranda village.  We went up to the village via the Skyrail and came back via an old steam engine.  It was a fabulous way to spend Christmas Eve, almost took our mind off the fact that it was soooo hot.

Strolling along the sky walk thru the rainforest.

View of the steam engine from the sky walk.

Our "duck boat" ride through the rainforest.

Lounging with roos

Making friends

Cute koala and her baby

Loving these roos

Getting ready for our train ride - Jamie is SOOO excited.

The excitement of the day has finally taken its toll.

Christmas away from home, even our home in the desert, presents some unusual challenges.  Like where is the chimney for Santa? (we left a window open) Where is the tree?  (thanks Robin for the great idea) What about stockings? (we'll use Aussie Santa Sacks instead).  The thing about Christmas is it comes even without all the trimmings.  The kids were excited, got lots of fun presents from generous friends and family, and we even had our roast beast.

Reading stories with Grump before bed.

Our "Tree"

Christmas morning - playing our new game - Hungry Hungry Hippos

So many buttons to push

Christmas Day at the beach - with bubbles

Hanging in the little bit of shade we can find

Digging in the sand - does it get any better?

Smile?

I think it needs to be a little deeper.

Excavator did a very good job.

A little Christmas dip.

Gathered for our feast.