Chapter 4 - More sightseeing
Water Gardens:
At the Parap Market, we got chicken satays from a vendor that Yas usually goes to, and he invited us to his daughter’s 21st birthday party, which was taking place at the Rapid Creek Water Gardens. On the day of the party, we got there late, and the party was pretty much over. We found the birthday girl and gave her her card, then spent the rest of the time strolling through the Gardens.
Litchfield National Park and Jumping Croc Cruise:
Elaina finally got here late Monday night, so we hired a car on Tuesday and drove to Litchfield, which is about 2 hours away. The prime activity here is simply wandering from one pristine swimming hole to another, or bushwalking. First we stopped at the Cathedral Termite Mound, and then walked the trail to Florence Falls, then lazed around the beautiful pool, which was surrounded by a monsoon forest. We also stopped quickly at the Tolmer Falls, which offers beautiful views of the valley (see pic).
We had scheduled a 3pm jumping crocodile cruise, and had to make a mad dash to make it. Thankfully the tour operator waited for us since there weren’t that many people going on it. It’s called a jumping crocodile cruise coz the guy holds out a piece of meat on a stick for the crocodiles, and they actually jump to get it. I was only able to get one good action shot.
At the Parap Market, we got chicken satays from a vendor that Yas usually goes to, and he invited us to his daughter’s 21st birthday party, which was taking place at the Rapid Creek Water Gardens. On the day of the party, we got there late, and the party was pretty much over. We found the birthday girl and gave her her card, then spent the rest of the time strolling through the Gardens.
Litchfield National Park and Jumping Croc Cruise:
Elaina finally got here late Monday night, so we hired a car on Tuesday and drove to Litchfield, which is about 2 hours away. The prime activity here is simply wandering from one pristine swimming hole to another, or bushwalking. First we stopped at the Cathedral Termite Mound, and then walked the trail to Florence Falls, then lazed around the beautiful pool, which was surrounded by a monsoon forest. We also stopped quickly at the Tolmer Falls, which offers beautiful views of the valley (see pic).
We had scheduled a 3pm jumping crocodile cruise, and had to make a mad dash to make it. Thankfully the tour operator waited for us since there weren’t that many people going on it. It’s called a jumping crocodile cruise coz the guy holds out a piece of meat on a stick for the crocodiles, and they actually jump to get it. I was only able to get one good action shot.
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