From the Tableland Plateau
Two Beachcombers
Inside the Cathedral Fig
In front of the Curtain Fig
04.45 am.
The alarm call is like a hangover that intends to last all day, as I stagger half naked across the hallway I can detect the smell of a bush far off bush fire, this is confirmed when I draw back the blinds and the just rising sun is like a large red ball hagging over the sea the bush fire haze is making it glow like a magic lantern.
Traveling to the airport and the flight to Cairns is left on my mind like a foggy haze, it was soon to awaken me as we stepped out of the air conditioned airport arrival lounge the heat was oppressively cruel, and we decided that this heat was going to get some getting use to.
Traveling to the airport and the flight to Cairns is left on my mind like a foggy haze, it was soon to awaken me as we stepped out of the air conditioned airport arrival lounge the heat was oppressively cruel, and we decided that this heat was going to get some getting use to.
The hotel was great Mary and Roger had the apartment and we had the adjoining suit it was all very cosy. As it was now still only 11.00 in the morning and we had already had 45min drive to the airport 2hrs 35min flight taxied from the airport to the car hire picked up the car and drove to the hotel, we were all a little knackered Roger however had to go to the office so we set out to discover the town. Cairns is one of those places that cater for everyone there are 2 $million boats in the marina and Backpacker accommodation everywhere its very cosmopolitan the shopping mainly consists of cheep souvenir shops and exclusive fashion shops and set in between each one is a cafe, Bar or restaurant.
Our second day Roger was working so Mary took us up to the Tablelands which is an area inland of outstanding beauty, the weather was quite bad as we left Cairns it had been raining all night which made the driving quite difficult this was enhanced by the fact we had now got a manual gear box that Mary was not quite use to. the road up to the tablelands was another hair raising experience of 1 in 6 gradients on hairpin bends and of course the obligatory mist, We had left Cairns on the Bruce highway towards Gordonvale then turned up the Gillies highway onto Yungburra stopping at lake Barrnie and Lake Eacham both wonderfully set in tropical rain forests. As we climbed we drew out of the rain clouds and were treated to some magnificent views. Our main reason for this journey was to see two fig trees one called The Curtain Fig and the other called the Cathedral Fig I cannot begin to describe these magnificent creations of nature only to say when you stand beneath them you stand in awe of either your God or the Creator you believe in. photos cannot do them justice. Friday Roger took us all up to the Cook Highway passed Port Douglas then up to The Daintree which is a wild life heritage centre about the size of Wales we explored Waterfalls, Tropical Rain forests, Coastal views. River ferry Crossing and so much more. A real glimpse into the Crocodile Dundee area of Australia???
Our second day Roger was working so Mary took us up to the Tablelands which is an area inland of outstanding beauty, the weather was quite bad as we left Cairns it had been raining all night which made the driving quite difficult this was enhanced by the fact we had now got a manual gear box that Mary was not quite use to. the road up to the tablelands was another hair raising experience of 1 in 6 gradients on hairpin bends and of course the obligatory mist, We had left Cairns on the Bruce highway towards Gordonvale then turned up the Gillies highway onto Yungburra stopping at lake Barrnie and Lake Eacham both wonderfully set in tropical rain forests. As we climbed we drew out of the rain clouds and were treated to some magnificent views. Our main reason for this journey was to see two fig trees one called The Curtain Fig and the other called the Cathedral Fig I cannot begin to describe these magnificent creations of nature only to say when you stand beneath them you stand in awe of either your God or the Creator you believe in. photos cannot do them justice. Friday Roger took us all up to the Cook Highway passed Port Douglas then up to The Daintree which is a wild life heritage centre about the size of Wales we explored Waterfalls, Tropical Rain forests, Coastal views. River ferry Crossing and so much more. A real glimpse into the Crocodile Dundee area of Australia???
We are now back in Runaway bay enjoying a very quiet Sunday off.
Love to all
PS
Did you note I never mentioned fishing once.
2 comments:
Cairns looks amazing, I'm so glad you enjoyed it.The heat you talk about seems very bizare as we have forecasted the 1st snow of the season on Thursday."Bring on the sledges and days off school" quote Elliot.We are now officially on the Christmas countdown, Carols around the Christmas tree on Sunday teatime. Before I forget Gill Dyer is leaving StJames I believe she is going to Whalley. We are all well nothing to exciting happening here, its just nice that things are ticking over nicely( no drama's).Going to the Christmas Markets on Sunday, I'll have pretzels and strudel for you all!!! Keep safe Love Vicky
Hi Cobber's, looks like the trip to Cairns went wellthe beach looked abit desserted or did you have everyone shifted for the photo shoot he he, bit to hot for me though our kid give me rain anyday ( yeah right ). Its just great seeing the both of you having a really good time, nothing much going on at home at the moment Everyone fine and well all send their love take care
pip & family
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