Misty Valley

Head in the Clouds - Blue Mountains!

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May 10th 2007
Today we decided to take a two hour train ride to Katoomba to see the renowned Blue Mountains. We were impressed by the double decker train with changing directional seating, & stunning scenery on the way. When we arrived at the station, we were a little concerned about the cold, misty autumnal weather that we were suddenly experiencing. The views may be rather non-existent today... However w ... read more

Oceania » Australia » New South Wales » Katoomba

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Aboriginal settlers arrived on the continent from Southeast Asia about 40,000 years before the first Europeans began exploration in the 17th century. No formal territorial claims were made until 1770, when Capt. James COOK took possession in the name... ... read more