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Cape Tribulation

Posted by Scotty999 | 12th June 2009

Cape Tribulation is nothing like I expected. It is total rainforest running down to a beautiful coast. To enter one must cross the Daintree river which is alive with hungry crocs. Fortunately there is a car ferry going every 15 minutes. On arrival I went to Cape Trib beach, a gorgeous white sandy beach. It was hot and the water so inviting. I thought of swimming and there saw the sign. Danger Crocs!!!! OMG it would be so easy to just go for a dip. The stinger season has finished but there are still some of them around as well if the crocs don't get you. I aliken Cape Trib to Waiheke Island but not so commercial. The locals seem to be living the perfect life albeit a bit isolated by the Daintree River and the crocs!

Checking it at the yoga retreat I met Janadan the owner operator with his lovely wife Mara. Janadan is a likeable Kiwi. The retreat is a beautiful temple with candles burning 24 hours above very simple rooms. Showers and toilets are shared and facilities are run by solar

Continued | Australia 2009

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