Fruit and vegetables, specifically tropical kinds, are quite
popular. This is looking north, towards Cape Tribulation.
I think the tree is a
Moreton Bay Fig
which grow
"aerial roots" which can be clearly seen around the trunk.
On Sunday mornings, Anzac Park (adjacent to St. Mary's) is turned into a market place for locals.
Fruit and vegetables, specifically tropical kinds, are quite
popular. This is looking north, towards Cape Tribulation.
I think the tree is a
Moreton Bay Fig
which grow
"aerial roots" which can be clearly seen around the trunk.
The same area, looking towards Wharf Street, and the Court House Hotel.
Note also the clothing racks - another popular item at the markets.
I heard a flute player, Don MacGregor, and ended up buying a couple
of his CDs. Turned out he was from Vancouver Island, and as I
was wearing my "Portland Art Museum" T shirt, we discussed the PNW
for a while. I really like the CDs, which he records in Cairns.
He spends six months of the year in New Zealand (during southern
summer), and the other six months in Cairns/Port Douglas. I
guess he's following the tourist traffic, and seems to be doing
quite well at it.
I then walked over to "Soul and Pepper" cafe for juice and toast. Peter and Yvonne came down to join me, and we had a pleasant meal by the side of the inlet, at the Port Douglas wharf.
After that I continued on my walking tour, before the day became too hot. Basically I headed north towards the seaside end of Anzac Park.
Heading out for an afternoon sail, with Cape Tribulation in the
background. And a few people enjoy a quiet moment watching
the world, specifically some boats, passing by.
A Coastal Patrol (a volunteer organisation, if I recall correctly)
vessel coming in from an afternoon cruise.
Looking north from the seaside extremity of Anzac Park.
Just visible is Snapper Island (far right), off Cape Kimberley, located
at about the mouth of the Daintree River.
'Twas time to return to my apartment for some reading and a snooze.
This is what I believe to be a Moreton Bay Fig, the same kind
as in the first photos above.
A closer view of the tree in the above photo. Apart from the
additional roots around the original trunk, you can see newer
ones growing down just in front of the camera at the top.
My guess is that human activity is likely to prevent these
ever reaching the ground.
Walking along Macrossan Street, there is a beautiful bougainvillea,
in full bloom, in front of a group of shops. Hard not to take
a photo of it.
From here it was back to the apartment for the aforementioned reading and snoozing. I also listened to the 2 CDs I bought in the market; I was pleased with my purchase!
The day came to a close with yet another dinner at the Court House Hotel. This was also the farewell dinner for the Currey contingent, who returned to Sydney the following day. Then the remainder of the "mature" contingent finished the night off at the hotel.
All in all, a nice, quiet day after the hectic activity of the wedding the day before.
Port Douglas