Our last day in Port Douglas we explored the Daintree Rain-forest. This is the largest rain-forest in Australia and responsible for 30% of the frog, reptile and marsupial species in Australia, 65% of Australia's bat and butterfly species, and 18% of the Australian bird species. There are also over 12000 species of insects in this rain-forest alone (wiki) and probably lots more to be discovered. Below are some pictures of what we hiked through....
Another crocodile sign.... just don't go in the water!
Prickly vines....
Cassowary signs...these birds are near extinct (about the size of an ostrich/emu) and only found in northern Australia and papa new guinea.
A random chicken in the bush.... much more colourful than an American chicken!
After hiking around we found a local ice cream store next to the beach....
Ice cream ingredients in season, and our only option of of ice cream flavours.
From left to right, canistel, ?, soursop & Jackfruit!
All the fruit is grown on the premises and used in the ice cream (banana's are still getting ripe)!
After Ice cream and the beach, we waited to cross the croc river via ferry. No bridge has been built due to all the attacks on the builders.
After a day of hiking we went back to the resort and walked along the beach until dinner. I thought this seaweed looked like a seahorse!
Happy Birthday Stan, the love of my life!
These little balls were made by these little crabs, they were so cool!
Seafood buffet at the hotel, happy birthday Stan!
3 comments:
What an amazing birthday holiday for Stan and you Alisha, and what an amazing couple you are. The pictures are great.
Does that mean Stan is finally 13? Or else 4. I can't figure out what number he's showing off. Looks like a lot of fun!
So, either you have a great camera or everyting really is that georgeous. What a cool place to be together!
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