Exotic Fruits
On Sunday, we drove up to Emmagen Creek and followed the path back from a huge strangler fig to the swimming hole. We had read at the Bat House that someone had seen some cassowaries here recently, but still no luck for us. North of the creek is 4-wheel-drive only, and the route continues north […]
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 […]