Saturday morning in Cairns and I am sitting in a café right on the esplanade drinking my second Cappuccino of the day. The weather is warm however, a gentle breeze is keeping the sultriness of humidity at bay. The coffee and Small Breakfast are delicious at Muddy’s Cafe and I highly recommend it as an eatery in your next stay in Cairns  

This is a relaxing day after a week doing that other job, which keeps me from my wanna be work and lifestyle.  It was pleasant not to wake to an alarm, although I did miss the breakfast cutoff at the Ridges Hotel where my company has put me up.  One should never complain but someone has to do the hard yards.  This is not my first visit to Cairns for work and, I hope, not the last. I have still to find time to visit the reef which Cairns is one of the jump off places.  Ah….. maybe next weekend..

Around me there are a mix of folk from families, with their boisterous children, to a couple clearly on honeymoon, oblivious to the world around them.  The usual gatherings for silver gulls and pigeons, waiting ever patiently for a scrap of food compliment the scene. The gulls skulk on the outskirts of the crowd as if they know the distain common folk hold for them.

The pigeons on the other hand are oblivious and happily wander through the crowds seeking out crumbs or even landing on the tables and chairs to get a first pick should an unwary diner look away from the plate.

Today, with the temperature in the 30’s, shorts and light clothing are the norm although there are still a few who are in jeans or tights. I am one of the jeans brigade as I discovered a shop at the night markets selling jeans made of Bamboo cloth.  The sales pitch is that the cloth is cool and wicks moisture away from the skin.  Today is the test of such claims and so far they appear to be right on the mark.  Although it is warm, I am not feeling as hot as I am sure I would have been in cotton. 

I found these at the Cairns Bamboo Boutique at the Night markets, where the staff were super friendly and helpful.  They also share a stand selling oilskin bags and products along with hats and belts made from Australian products.

The beauty of Bamboo in the current world is that it grows quickly and without a high water demand. For those of who are eco-conscious, this is a product worth supporting.  On the face of it you would not see anything different to cotton, however, time will tell as to longevity.  As always though, I am prepared to give it a try.  My thoughts so far on this , now very warm day are well on the positive.

What are your thoughts on this emerging product? Is it something you would use or are you a diehard cotton fan?