Whilst in Cairns, we also went to crocodile park, which included the "biggest surviving croc ever caught and held in captivity" (although we think there might be a claim like this at every crocodile park in the country?) - don't worry, the crocodiles in the pictures are all caged, depite what the photos might show - Lesley very bravely and carefully poked her camera lens through the bars for maximum effect!
It seems there are all manner of things that can kill you round here - swimming in the sea is fraught with danger, whether it be crocodiles at the water's edge or stinging jellyfish further out... and I'm trying not to think about snakes and spiders.
We have a little campervan in which we are making the journey along the East coast, not the most comfortable bed, but at least it's our own little home for a while (and was suitably untidy within 5 minutes of putting our bags and rubbish in there!).
First stop was Cape Tribulation, where we parked in a little campsite rather than by the side of a road (well showers are important... it's hot here!) and explored the virgin rainforest, which was very beautiful, and a lot more accessible than the Amazon. There were still plenty of sounds in the night to keep us awake, but at least we had doors to keep the monsters out!
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