Palm Cove is a tropical paradise currently in the off-season (read: wet season) so it is eerily quiet here. The weather is actually fine with a thunder storm every afternoon, but otherwise hot and humid- perfect swimming weather. The rainforest meets the beach here with lush green mountains rolling to white sand leading to turquoise blue waters. The downside is that summer (now) is "stinger season" so you can't wade into the water unless inside of stinger nets to keep the Box Jellies and their 30 foot tentacles out. A bustling Aussie winter vacation getaway, it is slow and low in summer, just what we need before leaving for SE Asia. We are boating to and snorkeling on the outer Great Barrier Reef tomorrow and will do an aboriginal tour of the Daintree Rainforest on Monday...otherwise we won't be doing much more than relaxing and reflecting!
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Palm cove sounds like a beautiful spot and how exiting that you will get to experience the Great Barrier Reef. Will Addi use her new snorkel and mask? Keep safe and have fun!! ML baba
ReplyDeleteAh, how well do they keep those nets up? Sounds absolutely amazing (minus the stingers). Love your vivid descriptions!! They *almost* make me forget our snow and sleet for a moment. Miss you!
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