Wombarra, as I have already mentioned, is lovely in itself, but has the additional advantage of being close to Sydney, allowing me to get a (Western) culture fix, something I'd begun to miss during my three months in Nepal.
My first trip into the city had an unexpected benefit, a chance encounter that was to shape the rest of my time in Australia. I missed the train I was supposed to be taking (I was on the platform at the time, but a confusion over the timetable meant that I watched it pull away, just as I'd realised my error). There were three other women who were similarly muddled and we got chatting. I asked them for their recommendations whilst I was in Australia and one of them, Camille, told me about the Thorsborne Trail on Hinchinbrook Island, a four day bush walk on the country's largest island national park, along tropical beaches and through unspoilt rainforest. Needless to say, that sounded fantastically appealing and I resolved to do it. Moreover, Camille put me in touch with her sister-in0law, Soo, who lives in Cairns, who offered to lent me all the required camping gear.
Since only 40 people are allowed on the trail at any one time, you have to book in advance. There was only one four day during my entire stay in Australia when there was availability. I booked two places, in the hope that I would find someone to go with, and planned the rest of my time around it.
You'll be hearing much more about the trail, which thoroughly lived up to expectation, when I finally get caught up on this blog. There are some stunning photos for you to look forward to as well.
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