Drove to Mossman Gorge for another close encounter with the rain forest. Parked at the visitor centre and took the bus up to the starting point for the walks. Gave the guides the slip and headed off on the longer route, starting with a boardwalk but lapsing into a windy footpath. Stunningly big trees, closely spaced, many with colossal buttress roots. The occasional lizard and invisible piping birds but not much else ... except for mosquitos. Did frequent sprays to keep them away.
Nice swimming area on the way back, keeping in from the strong currents in the middle of the river.
Had lunch at the visitor centre before heading a bit further north to Daintree. Expected to just stroll around but met a local character and got chatting to him. He turned out to be one of the river cruise people so could hardly refuse a trip. Just the two of us on the big boat, entertained by his anecdotes and wildlife descriptions when we could understand his fast patter.
Saw some crocs and. Python, and loads of birds. Well worth the 20 dollars. Back to base for a wash and brush-up before the evening meal.
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