Day 32 Cape Tribulation & Daintree Wilderness Safari

Our day started at a reasonable hour with a visit to a fantastic wildlife habitat.  Since 4 out of 5 native animals are nocturnal the only way to see them in the daytime is in this type of setting.  Our guide was most knowledgeable and helpful. 

Kanga and little Roo:

Big Roo:

Cassowary – endangered cousin of emu:

Parrot:

Then it was off to Cape Tribulation, where Captain Cook ran aground off the coast; he reported in this log "this is when the trials and tribulations began" thus the names attached to the area.  He did keep from sinking and repaired the ship so we have this knowledge.
 
The area is home to 2 World Heritage Sites, the rainforest and the reef and this is where they meet!   Breathtaking views, unusual vegetation and wild life, and a guide who made it all so easy to appreciate. 

Just a couple of rainforest explorers:

Rainforest meets reef:

The trip was also very civilized, morning tea at 10am, lunch at 1pm in a treetop outdoor patio, and afternoon tea at 4:30 before the ride back to the hotel.  We also spent an hour on the Daintree River looking for crocodiles, snakes, birds - Chris spotted a small bird that is the smallest species of heron - and orchids.

If this sign doesn’t scare you, see next sign:

Are jelly fish are gentle compared to these guys!

Chris was on that beach before we saw the signs!

Momma croc:

All together a very enjoyable day.