Went out for a walk to catch the sunrise…quite a cloudy morning but still pretty hues. Today’s adventure is by the 7.5km Skyrail cableway up to Kuranda village – gliding over the (world heritage) rainforest canopy dating back 120 million years, getting great views of Barron Gorge and Falls.

The original Kuranda village markets began in 1978 on Honey House land by a group of local hippie artists trying to attract visitors. The markets have been an amazing success, providing employment for many, while the town is recognized as a unique Australian rainforest destination. Greatly enjoyed ambling through galleries and shops, looking through locally designed and produced fashions; hand crafted jewellery; indigenous art work.

Then back by the Kuranda Scenic Railway. An engineering feat of its time – 1500 men of Irish and Italian descent commenced it’s construction in 1886 and completed in 5 years…men using their own pick axes to remove earth, create 15 tunnels, 55 bridges and 98 curves in the 37km track. Stands as a monument to the fortitude and suffering of those engaged, and who lost their lives, in its construction.

A huge electrical storm tonight over the ocean tonight…very speccy watching from the apartment.