Yesterday's trip from Port Douglas to Mackay was necessarily a fast one. No time for long stops to check out the many, too many, beautiful beaches and other points of interest along this 800 kilometre route. However this is probably the best time of the year to travel in north Queensland and every stop to fuel up or change drivers was enhanced by at least one rewarding moment.
On the northern side of Al Arish at Digger Creek rest area (clean toilets, picnic facilities and even a small commercial food van), a Ulysses butterfly wandered among the vegetation along the creek bank. I have yet to see a photo of a Ulysses that captures the startling irridescence of its wings. It is a strikingly beautiful creature. They are not rare in this part of the world, but every sighting is a heart lifting experience.
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