Sunday, October 14, 2007

Blue Mountains

We took the train out to the Blue Mountains. So we took the train back to Sydney and then transfered to another train out to Katoomba. The train took about 3 1/2 hours and I would never have thought I would meet anyone that can talk more than Kailey. She has met her match in Adam!

We stayed in a beautiful house a few quick steps away from the Three Sisters. We went on 2 hikes yesterday. The first hike we left at 8:00 in the morning and started out from the three sisters and hiked around to the steepest railway in the world. The hike started off with over 1000 steps down the cliff to the bottom. The hike took 2 1/2 hours and we didn't see anyone until we arrived at the railway/coal mine area. We decided that we would take the train up as the 800 stairs up to the top didn't look apealing. The train averages 52 degrees over the 500m length of the train tracks.

The second hike we took was at the cascades. This was a quick hike down to the waterfall. I will post some pictures this evening after we settle down.

4 Comments:

magmar said...

Great to hear from you. will call within the next week on the number you provided. Australia is on our long distance 1000 minutes. Gabby you sounded tired, get some rest don't try to do everything all at one time. make sure you all have some downtime. enjoy yourselves, don't forget to contact Ann. love mom

October 14, 2007 11:32 PM

 
magmar said...

Travis and Kailey don't forget to get me that kangaroo, koala bear. talk you to soon. love grumpy

October 14, 2007 11:34 PM

 
andi said...

Hi,
Hope your enjoying your time.Miss you. Travis when i get a chance i'll talk to Thomas and see what he wants.Kailey don't forget to write on your rocks so i know where they came from.
Love u all.

October 15, 2007 9:54 AM

 
jerry & carolyn said...

Glad you arrived safe and are enjoying Australia's beauty (no not the girls Chris!) Keep blogging, always good to hear of your next adventure.

Chris, the football pool people are probably wondering what has happened, your name is sitting in second place for this round, third overall. LOL C & J

October 16, 2007 10:32 AM

 

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