Where the Rainforest Meets the Reef
In the morning, our hosts had laid out a gorgeous fruit plate: papaya, grapes, kiwi, apples, oranges, mandarin and the sweetest pineapple ever. A lot of fruit is grown in the region, and our plates benefitted. There was also toast, jam, cereals, and a pot of hot coffee all enjoyed with a lovely view of […]
Epiphyte
Next in our series of weekend wanders was a trip up the coast to Cape Tribulation. After a few days on foot it was nice to have our own wheels again. After a quick stop in Port Douglas for a look around, we head directly to Mossman Gorge. The traditional owners here (and in the […]
Outjo and Onward
We stocked up on provisions at Outjo(settled in 1880). There was a yummy German bakery there, and lunch was sausage rolls and meat pies. Mmmm. By late afternoon we reached the Cheetah Park. This conservation project is run by a farming family. The boys of the family grew up there, and have taken over most […]
Giraffe Drool at Fossil Rim
Fossil Rim Wildlife Center is 1800 acres of animals animals animals (over 1000, representing 50 or so species). Although we love animals, most of you know neither of us likes zoos much. The drive-through style can be almost as sad as the cages, but Fossil Rim has lots of space for addax, bongo and the […]