Blue Mountains

Our time in the Blue Mountains was short and the light not particularly conducive to photography, but I produced a few including one of the oldest cafe in Australia.  However, as our friend Ian said three pubs in Sydney claimed to be the oldest pubs, I am a bit sceptical.

 Katoomba has the standard view of the Three Sisters which is very popular with tourists.  However as we arrived late most had gone but a couple of bus loads of Chinese/Koreans and a bunch of Mormons were left.  It was easier to get to the views even though I couldn't stand near the edge.

It became obvious from another viewpoint (quieter) why the Blue Mountains are so called, apparently it is something to do with the Gum trees which are a type of eucalyptus; but don't quote me.

We have been stalked by rain ever since we left the UK, it must want us to feel at home.  You can see it trying to get to us over the bluff in the distance.

We travelled down and up the steepest funicular in the world, which is a piece of hype I can believe.

Then caught a ray of light through the trees as we walked away from an amazing view of a waterfall of which I could not get a decent pic.

Last one of Sydney - Typical Tourist

I could not ignore the typical view but have not Photoshopped in a blue sky (apparently common practice).

I was surprised it wasn't whiter but apparently that is commonly adjusted as well.

Critters

So far no kangaroos, koalas or wallabies.  Apart from pelicans these are all the species we have seen.
Kookaburra (?)

 Not sure what this guy is but we were reassured it was safe.

Pelican Brief

Sorry for the title but these are from the Pelican feeding at The Entrance.

Sydney

My friend Ian has worn us out showing us Sydney but has produced some good photo opps.  Like the asian tourist family and the Ibis, both of which are common sights around Sydney.

 Unfortunately we were around for St Patrick's Day.  I have more Irish blood than any of these four.

There is a campaign to keep the social housing out of the hands of wealthy private owners at Millers Point , not far from the Bridge.  It has produced some interesting public art.

An attempt to pretty up the back lanes.

 The grounds of the hospital.

Sunrise Hunter Valley

I am a bit behind but could not wait to post these from this morning.

More Graffiti

Another one from Lister on Bondi.