On day 2 in Australia, we traveled by train through dense rainforests, past spectacular waterfalls, and beside deep ravines.
Kuranda Scenic Railway
The railroad was built in the late 1880s. We traveled through 15 tunnels and over 37 bridges. Since we were near the coast, we also had views of the sea as well as the fields around the area.
Queensland near the northern coast of Australia
Kuranda is a village in the rainforest on the northern coast of Australia near Cairns. We ate lunch in the village and returned by skyrail.
A Sky Ride Above the Rainforest
That evening we had dinner together on the roof of our hotel with the rest of the group from Georgia Tech.
Our Rooftop View
Then each of us got to hold a koala and have our picture made.
My Moments with a Real Live Koala
The minute they hand you the koala, he hangs on for dear life as if giving you a caressing hug. It was so sweet.
A Koala Handler