23rd August – Sunday
As the forecast was for a fine and sunny day, we decided to head to the Daintree and Cape Tribulation. It really is a pity one can’t get to Mossman without having to travel the Captain Cook Highway – it is so windy and uneven, although the scenery is great.
After driving through the cane fields of Mossman, our first stop was at the Daintree Village and a quick check of the two souvenir shops and the most amazing woodworking shop. The quality of work was superb and the wood used was so different to what is usually seen. We also bought lunch here – prawn rolls! The prawns were large, freshly cooked and yummy, plus there was plenty of salad included as well.
Then it was onto the ferry to cross the Daintree River (no crocodiles within sight!) and the slow, windy drive to Cape Tribulation. Despite the large number of tourists, this district is such a beautiful area of tropical rainforest and plenty of the most beautiful butterflies, with no shortage of the large, blue Ulysses.
We stopped at Cape Tribulation for a walk along the beach (keeping a wary eye out for crocodiles, of course) and up to the lookout on the headland. The sunlight was so intense, bouncing off the white sand and the sea, it made taking photos a bit difficult. Cat had slept all the way and really enjoyed the chance to stretch his legs on the beach (ignoring the no dogs or cats sign) and quickly found some vines to swing about on, playing Tarzan!
On the return journey, we stopped at Daintree Ice-cream and sampled wattle seed (tasted like coffee), mango, jackfruit and blueberry. One doesn’t have a choice, just takes what is served up! It was all rather nice. Before we reached the ferry, we came across a snake stretched out across the road. As he lifted his head and looked at the car, it was almost possible to hear him say, "Oh, golly gosh!" We went over the top of him before the snake was last seen heading very quickly for the jungle.
As we were heading back to Cairns and south of Port Douglas, we came across a couple of blokes jumping off the cliff and floating about under parachutes. They just seemed to float back and forth, mainly for the benefit of all the tourists who stopped to take their photos.
As the forecast was for a fine and sunny day, we decided to head to the Daintree and Cape Tribulation. It really is a pity one can’t get to Mossman without having to travel the Captain Cook Highway – it is so windy and uneven, although the scenery is great.
After driving through the cane fields of Mossman, our first stop was at the Daintree Village and a quick check of the two souvenir shops and the most amazing woodworking shop. The quality of work was superb and the wood used was so different to what is usually seen. We also bought lunch here – prawn rolls! The prawns were large, freshly cooked and yummy, plus there was plenty of salad included as well.
Then it was onto the ferry to cross the Daintree River (no crocodiles within sight!) and the slow, windy drive to Cape Tribulation. Despite the large number of tourists, this district is such a beautiful area of tropical rainforest and plenty of the most beautiful butterflies, with no shortage of the large, blue Ulysses.
We stopped at Cape Tribulation for a walk along the beach (keeping a wary eye out for crocodiles, of course) and up to the lookout on the headland. The sunlight was so intense, bouncing off the white sand and the sea, it made taking photos a bit difficult. Cat had slept all the way and really enjoyed the chance to stretch his legs on the beach (ignoring the no dogs or cats sign) and quickly found some vines to swing about on, playing Tarzan!
On the return journey, we stopped at Daintree Ice-cream and sampled wattle seed (tasted like coffee), mango, jackfruit and blueberry. One doesn’t have a choice, just takes what is served up! It was all rather nice. Before we reached the ferry, we came across a snake stretched out across the road. As he lifted his head and looked at the car, it was almost possible to hear him say, "Oh, golly gosh!" We went over the top of him before the snake was last seen heading very quickly for the jungle.
As we were heading back to Cairns and south of Port Douglas, we came across a couple of blokes jumping off the cliff and floating about under parachutes. They just seemed to float back and forth, mainly for the benefit of all the tourists who stopped to take their photos.
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