Back from the Cape and................

Submitted: Tuesday, Sep 23, 2003 at 20:51
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We and 98% of others we talked to on our way home, have found the Cape trip a complete waste of money and time on an over rated getaway. I know we travelled up there after the "tourist season" and the drought had its affect on the area but - a blind bat can see it is over rated. We found the OTL was the only worthwhile part of the trip, and it isn't worth the round trip on the heavily corrugated roads. Mechanically, we only had minor brake problems which ended up an expensive outlay while up top, only to find they hadn't corrected the problem after a couple of return trips back to the mechanic. So we headed for Mareeba from Seisa travelling the bypass roads using our gears for the rest of the trip back, to get them seen by another mechanic - more money. Truthfully the bypass roads were no worse than the roads below and above the OTL. We were told by some very disappointed travellers that we had saved our money by not going to Thursday Island, as it has lost its culture and there are a lot of shops closed down. To us, the beaches were no more special than what we have around us here. Maybe for those who live in the city see it in a different light of skill, thrill and adventure, but we find we have the same type of adventure right here on our doorstep without the many kilometres of rough road to see only a little here and there. Don't let us turn you off, find out for yourself, just do your research before heading off, ask a lot of questions on your way up, especially in caravan parks and rest areas.
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