Today’s post is a tale of two days. Yesterday was an enchanting day in the rainforest, and today, we are adjusting to the continuing aftermath of Cyclone Jasper, which hit the area earlier this month.
The drive from Cairns to Port Douglas was supposed to be an hour up the coast. Due to the cyclone earlier in the week, the road was washed away, and we had to take the inland road, which was a two-and-one-half-hour bumpy ride on a curvy, two-lane, mountainous road. The coastal road would have taken an hour. Part of the roads were tight switchbacks. Often, the road was narrowed to one lane because of washouts. And at times, the two – switchbacks and wash-out – happened at the same place.
G’day Mate from Down Under. Does anyone know the date or time? We are completely confused – and it only becomes more confusing when we talk with the family back home. Try explaining to a grandchild that we’re already into tomorrow…
As we head off for our journey to Australia and New Zealand, we will capture our adventures on this blog.