Royal Life Saving - Beach Safe and Jellyfish talks ~ June 22, 2012

Today was the group's last full day in Cairns.  We went to the beach and learned how to save people using a special type of surf board.  It was fun to learn the techniques the life guards use and see if we would be able to save each other.  After swimming and playing around on the surf boards, we learned about the danderous animals that live off the coast of northern Australia.  We got to see (trapped in a jar) a species of jellyfish that will stop your heart in 90 seconds if you get stung.  During the summer months, when these jellyfish are more common near the beach, special nets are setup to try to keep swimmers safe. 



After surf lifesaving, relaxing at the park along the lagoon in Cairns

I could really get used to this scenery

View of Cairns from the park, so relaxing :)

Later, we all went out for dinner and a few drinks.  These iceys were amazing!

Cody and I at dinner

A few of my new best friends from the trip, so sad its our last night together :(

Jenna and I

Shara and I on the dance floor at Gilligans.  Only a few more hours until she had to board a plane and leave me :( Most amazing month, with the most amazing people I've ever met! I can't wait for our reunion, we're already planning it!