The Blue Mountains

Went to the Blue Mountains for three days. Did some walking so Geddes will be proud and saw some absolutley amazing scenery. So come with me as we journey through the mountains :).........

From the top of a big hill in Lithgow (a place just before the Blue Mountains)


Then we arrive in the Mountains. We were staying just 2 minutes from the 'main attraction', the Three Sisters. As you can see.


Day 2 and I went for my big 5 hour walk, god knows how far it was but I was quite tired by the end of it. First you take a walk to the Three Sisters.


Then it was view after view and waterfall after waterfall.


At the halfway point there is an optioanl railway that can take you up to the top. Its the stepest railway in the world!!!!! I didnt take it and chose to walk up the side of the mountain instead.

Here are some more views and waterfalls and the elastic band I left to find again when Hannah gets here.

The rare Lyre bird that was doing its mating dance. Amazing!


Then I hopped over the barrier to stand on the waterfall. Felt like Bear Grylls!!!


Day 3 and the mist comes down. Pretty impressive actually


The next major site was the Leura Falls


Govetts Leap. The Fall and standing on top of the Fall.

Coastlining Newcastle

For the last few days we have been coastlining. Going to all the beaches around Newcastle. Not sure if I can remember all their names but will try so here goes.

Nobby's Beach


The beach at Catho where there is one spot of land left to buy with this view and it costs 1.65million. Just for the land!!!


Nora Heads Lighthouse and beach


Think this was called cove beach or maybe cave as there were caves on it. Hmmmmmmmmm?


The Newcastle blow hole which was dug out by convicts for the Newcastle Governors wife.

Woolombi and Jungle Juice

Went for a drive to the little town of Woolombi where they were having a scarecrow festival which looked to me more like a guy fawkes festival. All the scarecrows were lined up outside everyones house.


The main reason for coming was to sample the elusive Dr Jurd's Jungle Juice. It was created by the barman of the Woolombi Tavern in the late 1800's I think and it was made by mixing together all the dregs from peoples drinks. Whether that be wine, beer or spirits, after a while he came up with a perfect concoction so who am I to refuse.

Me Uncle Arthur and the elusive drink outside the pub

And some other photos from the town