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An easy day today. Just a short drive to Fruit Bat Falls for a pleasant swim and maybe a spot of lunch, then on to Twin Falls to set up camp. And a stunning start …

Well, here we are. The big adventure bit of the trip to Cape York. Driving up the Old Telegraph Track. This is what Doc has been looking forward to. He’s in his element with this …

There’s something special about early mornings. I’ve already been for a walk along the beach and watched the sunrise. Magical. Despite this being a very popular tourist and camp site there were only a couple …

We’ve made it as far as Chilli Beach, our second detour off the highway. And a very welcome stop it is too. We had a late start from Coen after a big night at the …

Travelling off the beaten track there are a few different types of people you meet. All equally as interesting. First there’s those I expected to meet. The “bushies”. Like the couple we met the other …

There’s something about being on an isolated tropical beach that brings out the philosopher in me. With nothing to measure time but the sun, the moon and the tides there’s plenty of time to ponder …