Sunday February 28th
Today we explored Kuranda, first visiting the spectacular Baron Falls just outside the village.
As the rains have not yet arrived , there was no indication of the raging torrent which it becomes but the gorge was amazing and the walk along the boardwalk fascinating due to all the information about the flora and fauna.
Back in the village we explored the hippy shops and vibrant markets, but it really is a tourist destination first and foremost and enough is soon enough! Very pretty though.
The walk on the railway line is so much more inviting in daylight!
In the evening went to see the daughter of a friend, and had a good meal in Palm Beach.
Monday 29th February
Had an early morning walk along the beautiful Kenwarra Beach
avoiding the creeks at each end which had crocodile warnings!
Then I drove into cairns to The Tanks, old disused (oil?) tanks now used as an arts centre and beautifully situated on the edge of the lovely Botanic Gardens.
The exhibition I saw was by a Chinese artist and depicted her family's spiritual move over the years from China to Australia.
Then it was time to take Pete the Hippie Camper back (all OK) and check in at my first luxury hotel of the trip. Enjoyed using the pool, sunning myself on the balcony and generally relaxing, before walking along the Esplanade to the harbour.
Had another enormous meal , Queenslanders evidently like their tucker!
Today we explored Kuranda, first visiting the spectacular Baron Falls just outside the village.
Back in the village we explored the hippy shops and vibrant markets, but it really is a tourist destination first and foremost and enough is soon enough! Very pretty though.
Couldn't resist going to look at Yorkey's Knob, which turned out to be audits a pretty beach.
Monday 29th February
Had an early morning walk along the beautiful Kenwarra Beach
avoiding the creeks at each end which had crocodile warnings!
Then I drove into cairns to The Tanks, old disused (oil?) tanks now used as an arts centre and beautifully situated on the edge of the lovely Botanic Gardens.
The exhibition I saw was by a Chinese artist and depicted her family's spiritual move over the years from China to Australia.
Then it was time to take Pete the Hippie Camper back (all OK) and check in at my first luxury hotel of the trip. Enjoyed using the pool, sunning myself on the balcony and generally relaxing, before walking along the Esplanade to the harbour.
Had another enormous meal , Queenslanders evidently like their tucker!
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