Thursday three generations flew to Cairns in North Queensland for a trip to the Daintree Rainforest and Great Barrier Reef. We stayed at our friend Stephen's condo in Port Douglas--a lovely spot, perfect for all 7 of us. "Port" reminded us all a little of Key West in Florida with its cool and hopping bars and lush landscape. It's also the last port of call for miles--to the north is really nothing but rainforest and the paved roads turn to dirt after Cape Tribulation (named so by Captain Cook whose ship crashed there on the reef).
We spent the first full day exploring the rainforest, mad keen to spot some cassowaries (signage above), but, alas, all in vain. But we did see crocs--deadly salties--on the banks of the Daintree River, 5 altogether! And check out the beautiful Ulysses butterfly.
Daintree River ferry--you do NOT want to fall into that water.
Momma Salty
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