Cape Tribulation, Queensland, Australia

We only visited Cape Tribulation for the day. From corssing the ferry the roads get windy and narrow and wind through the bush ranges. we travelled to the north of the sealed tarmac to do the Jungle Surfing, then had a look at some of the beaches for future return trips.

Ferry across the Daintree River

Silky Oaks, Mossman, Daintree Rainforest, Australia

Our next adventure was to go stay and the very reasonably priced Silky Oaks Lodge (http://www.silkyoakslodge.com.au/). Very relaxing. From there we organised some trips out into Daintree Rainforest. Mossman Centre is brand new and very quality. It is staffed by mostly Aborigines who take you out on a private tour. The summary of the private tour is don't go into the Rainforest unless you know what you are doing as it will kill you. However if you know what you are doing there is a wondrous array of stuff.

Huntsman Spider (one fo the non-deadline ones but the size of a plate)

Spirit of Freedom, Great Barrier Reef, Australia (Day 5)

The ship sailed back overnight while we slept and docked around 6am. Breakfast on board before a final group photo and then transport back into Cairns. We had all completed 12-13 of the 15 dives on offer (everyone skipped a few because it is just so knackering with the depth, the cold and the ruddy sea sickness feeling .... sometimes it is time to stop for the day and havce a beer instead). Very happy with the new camera and the new dive gear. Ready for some shore leave but we wanted to be back again after a day off.


Farewell to the Spirit of Freedom

Steve explains how to pack and unpack bottles ?!?