Day 57: Cape Tribulation - Port Douglas

Back to reality.

We left Cape Tribulation with the sun streaming through Henry's windscreen and made a detour at the Daintree Natural Therapies & Spa for an indulgent massage.

Suitably chilled we carried on the journey back to Port Douglas.

Back in the camp site, Henry was pleased to see Blondie was back and OK (she had gone back to Cairns with an oil leak).

Things to do before you die in Port Douglas:

Cane Toad Racing at the Iron Bar

Oly said we couldn't leave Port Douglas without seeing the Cane Toad Racing. Seeing is fine, participating is another thing.

Cane Toad Racing involves picking up your toad, hugging it, kissing it and placing it in a bucket until it is released on a table and then blowing a party streamer at it until it hops into your hand at the edge of the table and then you put it in a bucket on the other side of the room.

So, my number was called out first... I gave it to Oly. Oly's number was called out second... bugger! We should do the lotto.

I have to say, I felt sorry for the toads and don't like animals being used for things like this. But it was amusing watching girls and men getting all jumpy and squeamish.

Oh, in case you are wondering, I gave my inherited ticket to the nearest willing participant who turned out to be really drunk and came last.

Emelie