Cape Tribulation was our destination for the weekend. Just a short hop from our MSO (Member Stop Over) at Mossman. Our companions for the day were Bill and Lesley Brady. As soon as we crossed the river at Daintree we were under the canopy of the tropical rain forest. With eyes peeled we witnessed many exotic birds, pristine creeks and a glimpse through the trees at the blue ocean lapping the sandy beaches, almost heaven.
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| All the creeks run - In the tropics, the clouds are always hanging over the ranges, depositing rain for the creeks to run. |
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| Passionfruit - These passionfruit vines flourish in the damp moist tropical weather. |
We visited Wendy and Ash who are care taking a bush camp in the middle of this Eden. They have been there 18 months and they are a wealth of knowledge of the local plant life, animals and bird life. Lunch at PK's and a pint of Alehouse to help us on our way back to Mossman.
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| Forest Kingfisher |
Saturday afternoon, we reluctantly visited the commercial hub of Port Douglas. A money making machine for the rich and famous by the rich and famous. Boutiques, restaurants, coffee shops and hotels in stark contrast to the Daintree Rain forest just 50 kms north.
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| Man walks on waters - This beautiful creek at Babinda is a refreshing swimming hole. |
Our stay ended in this neck of the woods and we departed south on the picturesque ocean road towards Cairns. Cairns is another place we hate with a vengeance, so we took the western by pass and ignored the commercial hub of the north.
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| The full moon competes with the low clouds |
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| Hinchinbrook Island - As pretty as a picture, blue skies, puffy clouds and sandy beaches. |
Our destination, pretty Babinda, a place where we could unwind and take it easy and settle back into our roles as professional travellers.
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