Tuesday 10th to Friday 13th August, 2021
We are having a big rest here in Port Douglas due to the Covid situation in Cairns.
On Tuesday we went for a lovely drive through the countryside on a very winding road to Mowbray National Park. We had a lovely hike through the rainforest to Big Mowbray Falls, which was one of the biggest falls we have been to, it was quite spectacular.
We have had many walks along the beach, a couple of pool swims, ice creams, smoothies and the occasional dinner out. I have even managed one afternoon relaxing in the sunshine by the pool. Unfortunately the weather has been a little sketchy so managing a walk each day has also been challenging.
Yesterday we moved house from the Ramada ($729 for 7 nights in a king room) to The Oaks Resort ($225 for 2 nights in a 1 BR apartment), these are being obtained at the most ridiculous prices due to the lack of people here, I think they are happy to get some income rather than none.
We are missing you all. Please take care and stay safe. xxx
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- The Big Mowbray Falls were spectacular..
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- ..their sheer size and water flow..
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- ..looking out at the top of the falls out into the gorge..
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- ..David looking down at me part way down, you can see the sheer size of this falls based on my size in this photo..
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- If you look carefully David is at the top left of the falls in a red circle. The size is amazing..
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- ..a closeup at the top..
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- ..it was very beautiful..
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- Closeup from part way down the cliff..
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- View from the Rex Range lookout.
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- a lovely 78km drive through the beautiful countryside with a 7km walk which was quite steep..
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- Once again David is looking for the elusive crocodile at Mowbray River