The Blue Mountains is one of Sydney's most popular tourist attractions. Since it was Laura's first time to Sydney, I arranged for us to do a one-day coach tour of the area covering most of the area's major sights. I didn't expect my second visit to be so enjoyable.
The main attraction, of course, is the rock formation named the Three Sisters. According to a popular aboriginal legend, 3 sisters were turned to stone by their witchcraft father to prevent them from being captured by an evil spirit. However while he was being pursued by the evil one, he dropped his magic stick and was therefore unable to turn his daughters back to life. It is believed that even today, as tourists visit and pose for photographs, the sisters are waiting patiently for their father. The character of the Three Sisters changes throughout the day and throughout the seasons as the sunlight brings out the magnificent colours.
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| Darling wife and Laura posing with the Three Sisters. |
Another famous sight is the Jamieson Valley. Our tour guide drove us to a secluded spot, off the beaten track, from where we had a panoramic view of the entire valley and its distant ridges. However, as this was not an official lookout point, there was no safety railing around the rim. But this made the visit much more adventurous and exciting for some of us.
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| Looking down to the expansive valley |
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| The distant ridges |
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| Posing here with darling wife. |
Lunch was at the RSL (Returned and Services League) Club in Katoomba. I had the fish and chips which was the set lunch served at the restaurant. The food was unremarkable and I honestly cannot recall what the girls had.
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| Salad served with the main course |
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| Fish and chips - most forgettable meal this trip |
After lunch we drove to another Katoomba Lookout for more varied views of the rock formation and a ride on the Scenic Railway. There was also time to catch the 20-minute cultural show featuring aboriginal music and dances.
From another well-trodden vantage point, we had a very good view of the famous rock formation called the Lions Head. This aptly named rock juts out from the Katoomba Wall, looking down at the valley and its surrounding mountains.
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| Wifey and Laura posing with the Lions Head in the far distance |
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| Close-up view of the Lions Head |
Our tour ended with a brief stop at Leura where the gals did some shopping. Leura is a very pretty town with an English flair and its main street is filled with specialty shops, boutiques and cafes. This would be the perfect place to spend a quiet weekend, away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
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| Shopping in Leura |
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