Blue Mountains

Our first trip together outside of Sydney. We got up early to get the morning train to Katoomba, the touristy spot in the blue mountains (its called blue mountains from the oil that's released from the eucalyptus trees). The journey takes 2 hours, with pleasant countryside abound, though the journey would only take an hour if it wasn't stopping every 5 minutes!

We did a 3 hour circuit, encompassing the town, lookouts, and depths of the jungle. Apart from some wobbly legs going down the many step to the bottom, it was a pleasant day and good to get out of the city. Its quite amazing to have such wonderful countryside so close to beachy Sydney. We'll definitely have to come again, but to one of the less touristy towns next time.


Rugged up against the 7C temperature, and gusty wind making it even colder!

Echo point lookout to the West, with the 3 sisters (rock formations).

Echo point lookout to the East, with Jude looking quite Russian in her hat.

Katoomba Waterfall

The view of the valley from the bottom

A smaller waterfall in the thick of the jungle.

A hearty lunch in the heritage listed cafe Paragon in Katoomba. They also make homemade chocolate and have signed photos of all the starts who've visited.

The cocktail bar at the back of the restaurant.