After spending 4 days on a boat I was eager to stretch my legs, so I ventured up to the Atherton Tablelands. This is an area inland from Cairns known for its waterfalls, dairy, and farmlands. I was interested in exploring the area and doing the Waterfall Circuit Drive so I rented a car and took off! Well, not at the fastest speeds. This was my first time driving on the left side of the road and it took some getting used to. How hard could it be driving on some lazy country roads? Or as it turned out, some narrow, switch-back jungle roads. Thankfully the drive was only an hour and a half long. I guess that’s one way to learn.
As I gained elevation it thankfully cooled off, but it was also a rainy day. That wasn’t going to stop me! My first stop was Lake Eacham, one of the two crater lakes in the Tablelands. Originally I didn’t plan to stop here, but the sign said it was only 2 km away and I couldn’t resist. Driving up to the lake reminded me of the jeep scene in Jurassic Park. I was expecting Mr. T-Rex to come out at any second. (Must go faster!!!)
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