June 19-
We woke up at 6am with the usual routine. We got on the road at 7:15am. We made our first stop at "The Capricorn Caves of Queensland" at about 11am. These were above ground caves but it didn't feel like it once we were in them. We were on a tour with about 15 other people. It was very educational. I will have to share some the cave stories with each of you in person. There is so much to tell, it would cruel to make you read it all!!
But to share a bit, there was a big rock that was disconnected from the large mountain behind it. This was the entrance we took. This large rock was part of a mountain that had fallen many years prior. It fell so hard and weighed so much that it split completely in half and now stand as two huge pieces 100 or so feet in the air. It was amazing! We could tell it was supposed to be one piece. The two were so close together, you could not get in between them, only see a small burst of light all the way up the rock. It was really cool to hear about it.
But to share a bit, there was a big rock that was disconnected from the large mountain behind it. This was the entrance we took. This large rock was part of a mountain that had fallen many years prior. It fell so hard and weighed so much that it split completely in half and now stand as two huge pieces 100 or so feet in the air. It was amazing! We could tell it was supposed to be one piece. The two were so close together, you could not get in between them, only see a small burst of light all the way up the rock. It was really cool to hear about it.
There was a cathedral inside the caves where they allow couples to get married. It sounded like a common occurrence. The guide had everyone go into the cathedral and played sweet music that was a song for the Lord. Then the guide turned different lights on and off to show the many views of the cave. She told a story about the person who discovered the caves while we sat in the dark. Between the music, lights, and the story, it was an amazing experience. I felt very close to nature and my Lord. It was a worshipful time.
We continued on through the caves until we reached a room toward the exit. This cave had three areas that allowed sunlight. One small hole in the roof of this cave was unique. About 3 weeks of the year during December,(their summer), the sun shines directly into this hole and illuminates the entire caves with whatever is in the sunlight’s path. If you were to stand in this spot at the right time with a blue shirt on, the entire cave would be bright blue. The guide said it was because the limestone is so white. Neat!
We left there around 1pm. We traveled all day to our next destination. We arrived in Witsunday at 5:30pm. It was dark so we could not go to the beach, but Mom and I walk down to the beach front shops. As we arrived, some shops started closing, so we went to a pavilion area that served dinner. There was quite a nightlife there. There were 4 or 5 pubs facing a boardwalk that was open with benches, pool tables, and a stage for a band. Once again, very "surfer dude." I liked it! Caroline...you, Robbie, and I would have had a blast at this place. You too Melanie and Brock, yall would have really enjoy it! This stop is a common vacation spot for people from all over. It was a pretty swanky place. Either like The Hamptons or Boca Raton. We stayed in a beach apartment for the night. We ordered "take away" and ate at home with Uncle Bruce. We went off to bed at 9pm this night.
Pretty tuckered out from the road. About 330 miles to go before we reach Cairnes!! The Great Barrier Reef awaits our arrival!!! WOW!! My excitement helps my fatigue!!
Until tomorrow my friend,
Priscilla
We continued on through the caves until we reached a room toward the exit. This cave had three areas that allowed sunlight. One small hole in the roof of this cave was unique. About 3 weeks of the year during December,(their summer), the sun shines directly into this hole and illuminates the entire caves with whatever is in the sunlight’s path. If you were to stand in this spot at the right time with a blue shirt on, the entire cave would be bright blue. The guide said it was because the limestone is so white. Neat!
We left there around 1pm. We traveled all day to our next destination. We arrived in Witsunday at 5:30pm. It was dark so we could not go to the beach, but Mom and I walk down to the beach front shops. As we arrived, some shops started closing, so we went to a pavilion area that served dinner. There was quite a nightlife there. There were 4 or 5 pubs facing a boardwalk that was open with benches, pool tables, and a stage for a band. Once again, very "surfer dude." I liked it! Caroline...you, Robbie, and I would have had a blast at this place. You too Melanie and Brock, yall would have really enjoy it! This stop is a common vacation spot for people from all over. It was a pretty swanky place. Either like The Hamptons or Boca Raton. We stayed in a beach apartment for the night. We ordered "take away" and ate at home with Uncle Bruce. We went off to bed at 9pm this night.
Pretty tuckered out from the road. About 330 miles to go before we reach Cairnes!! The Great Barrier Reef awaits our arrival!!! WOW!! My excitement helps my fatigue!!
Until tomorrow my friend,
Priscilla
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