BLUEming beautiful MOUNTAINS

I have just returned from a 4 night trip to the Blue Mountains with Jen. Why is it called the 'Blue Mountains', I hear you ask? I wondered the same but luckily the hostel I stayed in had this sign explaining.

This place really is beautiful. Photos don't really do it justice. But they will do more justice than words. So here is a photo blog of my time in the Blue Mountains :)

Thursday 9th March

Today didn't start off well. I lost my phone and for about 20 minutes I was convinced I had been pickpocketed on the bus and was beside myself panicking. Luckily I waited for the bus to return and the driver said someone had handed it in and we were reunited :)

Today consisted of trekking from the Three Sisters to the neighbouring village of Leura.

The Three Sisters. From left to right they are called Meehni, Wimlah and Gunnedoo.

Connecting the cliff face to Meehni there is a small bridge called 'honeymoon bridge'. This is where I am stood.

Whilst stood on this bridge we were treated to a flypast. It was surprisingly quiet as the sound was lost into the valley below. It was weird looking down onto a flying plane.

In the distance you can see the blue haze effect of the Blue Mountains.

Wherever you are there is a view to be seen.

Leura Cascades

Smile :)

Friday 10th March

Today we visited Scenic world.

Scenic World Facts

Katoomba Falls

The vast expanse of trees looks like broccoli

The scenic skyway over the valley

A cool looking caterpillar

Stepping across the bottom of Katoomba Falls

A jungle setting

Jen photo bombed me but it turned out nice

A smiley face tree trunk

The scenic skyway and a flock of birds

In the train ready for the 52 degree incline. It took about 1.5 minutes from start to end.

This isn't even the steepest part

great views from the train

Saturday 11th March

Today we caught the train to Wentworth falls station, then followed the Charles Darwin Walk for about an hour before descending 200 steep steps but the view was worth it. We then had to do the same in reverse to catch the train back to the hostel.

Along the Charles Darwin Path

Am I genuinely staring into the distance or am I acting for the camera?!

Cute little waterfall

Posing somewhere between step 1 and step 200 on the descend.

Catching my breath after descending 200 steep steps.

Wentworth Falls in all its glory.

Even Percy was enjoying himself

Smile we made it

Time for the long climb and walk back to the train. This isn't even the steepest section.

The Blue Mountains is such a beautiful place. If you ever visit Sydney be sure to visit the Blue Mountains.

Amester x