Today we started at the Port Douglas markets before venturing up thru Mossman, to the Daintree, Cape Tribulation and did some 4 Wheel Driving on the Bloomfield Track. It was the wettest day we have had since leaving Melbourne back in early February. Although not a lot of rain (it reminded us of the misty rain days during a Melbourne winter), we still had mid 20’s temperature so it was rather humid at times.
On this trip we had a greater appreciation of the Daintree Rainforest, maybe it was because of the rain unlike our previous visit where it was just hot! Unfortunately the weather was not conducive to good photos, not the blue sky and waters we have been accustomed too over the last few months.
Never the less it was a good day and we enjoyed the drive, particularly the river crossings on the Bloomfield track.
Susan doesn’t miss the chance for a walk thru a market.Daintree Village, a pub, general store and a cafe just about sums it up. Per normal the pub and general store were closed but we had morning tea in the Croc Expresso!Crossing the Daintree River by Ferry which runs 5am to Midnight, everyday of the year.Driving thru the Daintree Rainforest and it was very thick all the way.The gang at Cape Tribulation.A leisurely walk thru the rainforest.On the Bloomfield track. Not a hard track, although it was quite rough and slippery in places. Would not want to tow a van thru here, camper trailers would be hard enough.One of the water crossings on the track. At least the Cruiser had a wash underneath, the water depth was about 2 feet at its deepest.Cape Tribulation from up high on the Bloomfield Track.A bit of refreshment at lunchtime. Nice basket, just the right size for me!The mouth of the Daintree River from Alexandra Lookout!Just outside Mossman we were stopped to allow the Cane train to cross. The whole area is covered with cane fields and between June and December is when the cane is cut. All done with machinery now, the days of the famed “Cane Cutters” is long gone!
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