Well they were actually just called Blue Mountains but Stacey got it in to her head that they were called Blueback mountains so they have now been offically renamed. We headed out on an arranged day tour and our drive/guide was called Bill, the funniest man, the best part of these tours is going with people that know the areas so well that they show you the greatest spots for seeing birds (in this case the liar bird) or best photo opportunities. The mountains in Oz were very different from what we had seen in New Zealand, they were alot dryer and not so green but still very beautiful. The exercise helped us all but we have decided that we are not at our peak of fitness as we were all huffing and puffing when we reached the top.
After lunch we had a little art session, paper being the bark from the trees and colouring equipment being, coloured rocks with water to make the paint and twigs for the paint brush. We had to draw a story using symbols that he had shown us to represent people, animals etc. Once we had finished we had to explain the story to the group and Katie won so claimed her prize of an ice cream - yum.
In the afternoon we headed out for another walk where we got to see the three sisters and echo falls, it was 1896 steps to the bottom so we were rather relieved when he said we were getting the railway back up.....that was until we saw the railway, it was a vertical steep hill and a little scary but needless to say we made it to the top.
It was a tiring day but we made it out for a few drinks and to meet Julies friend Richard.
Friday was a bit of a wipe out as the weather wasnt great and Stacey was really ill so in bed all day so just a pottering day. In the evening everyone (except Stace) headed to the Karoke bar and hardcore Jules and Wendy didnt get in until 5.30am - i think they are feeling it today.
Today (Saturday) the weather isnt great but we headed over the Kings cross area for breakfast and met up with Stacey's friend Sara (Ramage - for those that know her) and we had the best breakfast and a good catch up. We are now taking it easy until our bridge climb this afternoon, so hopefully we will give an additional update tonight.
Love to you all xxx
6 comments:
Well done! I have so enjoyed reading your news this morning (Saturday). Brilliant photos and great stories - you could actually turn this into a book when you get back - "An Essex Girl's Guide to Packpacking"! with illustrations by Katie. Love you lots - From your "number one fan". x
hiya girls, third attempt at trying to get a comment here, jill and jeff are also trying, all i can say is circus comes to mind.sounds like you are enjoying yourselves, keep up the good work with the stories and pictures, jen i will get your dad to post on here eventually, ENJOY
bill xx
Hi Girls glad you are having a brilliant time. The stories are so funny.I am sitting at Jen's computer as I have just popped over with the soup!! All's well here .Hope you are feeling better Stace and thanks to the girls for looking after you. Now I have the hang of this will post again soon XXX
Nice photo's
How did you recover from the 5.30am finish? Oh I remember back in the day ha ha
Have fun
Tracey x
Fab pics, the mountains look stunning. Well done miss G for your creative genius :o)
Rach
xxxxx
Wish you better Stacey. Not sure how you all got over such a late night/early morning but you are having fun. Susan.
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