We had to be checked out of our room at 9.30am this morning, so we were up in plenty of time to have our breakfast and pack our bags. Afterwards, because our bus wasn't picking us up until 1.30pm, we walked over the road from our hostel and went in the Bat Sanctuary. The place was only small, but they did have a 'Flying Fox' (a bat with a 1 meter wingspan) hanging up in the corner - and we arrived just in time for me to feed him. It was quite weird because they have little thumb things on the end of their wings - and he used it to pull my hand closer to his mouth.
When we left the Bat Sanctuary, we went on a bush walk along the Dubuji Boardwalk, which passes through the mangroves and coastal forest - and ends up on the beach. It took about an hour and when we got back to the hostel we had a well deserved ice cream by the pool, chatting about all the hostels we've stayed in on this trip so far. Then we went to the bar and had a 'liquid lunch' of Aussie beer.
The bus picked us up at 1.30pm and we were soon on our way back to Cairns. We made a couple of stops. First, we stopped at the Alexandra Range lookout - where on a clear day (like today) you can see out over the ocean for miles. We didn't know what we were looking for, but apparently you can see Cairns! Next, we stopped at Mossman Gorge - which has a huge fresh-water pool that comes down from the Mossman Mountains over some waterfalls. Nikki didn't fancy it, but I went swimming and it was... absolutely freezing! I swam for about half-an-hour - trying my best to swim against the current from the falls, and when I got out I was dry in no time... you beauty! Our last stop was at Port Douglas. We only had just over half-an-hour to look around, but it looks pretty nice - so I think we'll go back next week sometime.
When we got back to Cairns we collected our big bags from Shanannigan's, but didn't fancy staying there again - so we walked around the corner to Bohemia Central. We booked in a 4-bed dorm for the night and then went out for some food. We had a voucher for a Mexican, which just happened to be across the road from the hostel - so we went there, and the meal was lush! Just what we needed after the long drive back from Cape Tribulation!
I can understand why the salmon get in trouble - swimming UP a waterfall is near impossible!
1 comment:
Dear Nikki and Ben
It looks like you are having an amazing time. I can't see you ever wanting to come back home!! Granny said that she spoke to you a few days ago and that you were loving the life. Looking at your blog it sounds like you enjoyed the cruise. Uncle Charlie and I have decided to do a Mediteranean cruise next year. We're just waiting for a bargain to come along!
Nothing too exciting has happened here since you've been away, just work and ... oh yeah more work! Hope you continue to enjoy your travels. We'll keep an eye on your blog so we know where you are next.
Take care and keep safe.
love from
Auntie Ruth, Uncle Charlie, Chris, Linds and Matt.
xxx
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