The Blue Mountains

I'm sad it has taken us this long to visit the Blue Mountains, since they are only 1 1/2 hours from us.  We really loved visiting them and the surrounding towns.  They are called the Blue Mountains because of the abundance of Eucalyptus trees emit an oil into the air combined with dust particles and water vapour that create a distinct blue haze you can see from a distance.  (Thank you for the info Carolyn!)  They are truly magnificent.  We spent the day at Scenic World thanks to some awesome friends hooking us up and really enjoyed it.  They have a Scenic Skyway, Cableway, and Railway that the kids really enjoyed and all gave some different but gorgeous views. 

I feel like this picture in the distance you can see the blue haze mentioned above.  They are definitely not like the mountains we are used to at home but have their own unique beauty.  The rainforest canopy is amazing to me in itself.  The bush is so dense it looks like a giant green blanket. 

Nelson Crew

Katoomba falls what looks like the base but is actually the top.

Love these peeps of mine!

Three Sisters 

Katoomba Falls from the Skyway at Scenic World

Orphan Rock.  You used to be able to climb to the top but it started deteriorating and is no longer safe. 

Steepest passenger railway in the world through the rainforest.  I felt like I was on a Jurassic Park ride!

Another view of the 3 Sisters. 

And another...

Our spot for lunch was also pretty stunning! 

Cant wait to come back!