Today we kept things relatively local, as we got a little more familiar with the area. We started the day after breakfast with a swim in the resort pool which was very refreshing and relaxing. Following lunch and a bit of a midday rest, we walked down to four mile beach where Jake went in for the first time.
We were scared out by some locals who claimed that some crocodiles had taken two dogs, however the resort reception said there had only been one incident in three years. Not sure what to make of all that.
Later, after we had returned from the beach, we cleaned up and drove around to Mossman, which is at the foot of the Daintree rainforest. Toni bought some insect repellent from the Woolworths there, and we proceeded towards Mossman Gorge. We bought two return shuttle tickets from the visitor’s centre and the mini bus took us up into the Daintree.
We navigated (with stroller) some nice walkways built somewhat into the canopy of the lower rain forest, before arriving at the gorge which also proves to be something of a place for people to go swimming. We then headed up to the Rex Suspension bridge for more photos as it started to gently rain.
Back to the visitor’s centre and we didn’t hang around too long as Jake was getting restless. Flying past sugar cane and the sugar cane railroad, we hurtled back to the Ramada for a bath, a bite to eat and an early night. Tomorrow we explore Port Douglas markets.
The day in photos…….
