Evans Lookout to Pulpit Rock Return (Blue Mountains)

Blue Mountains Long Weekend

A lovely long weekend with the hiking gang, hiking in The Blue Mountains, staying at The YHA.

Memories

• The drive up with Kate
• Raining at the start of our first hike, then stopping (much to our relief)
• The mist and cloud over the valley
• Getting to meet Liz's new man, Mark. He's wonderful!
• Martin coming up to join us for Saturday night and Sunday. Everyone loved him of course.
• A hilarious game of Trivial Pursuit
• A fun game of Taboo
• The delicious pizza at the local bakery
• Restaurant in Leura
• A veritable feast of soup and chicken and cheese on the last night
• Visiting The Botanical Garden at Mount Tomah in the sun on the last day.

First day hike (Katoomba)

Day 2:  Evan's Lookout to Pulpit Rock

Day 3:  Botanical Garden

Blue Mountains with Jo

Highlights

• Coffee in Leura
• Amazing hikes: Pulpit Rock, Hanging Rock, Valley of 1000 Waters
• Taking waterfall pictures with Jo.
• "We're nearly there !"
• Booking a double room and getting a family room at the Katoomba Backpackers.
• Freezing temperatures - thank goodness for the heater in our room.
• The amazing mist over The Three Sisters.
• Visiting Target for some good clothing buys.
• Buying a great rug in Katoomba.
• A great Italian restaurant in Katoomba (pizza and eggplant bake).
• A homely restaurant in Katoomba for salmon and lamb shanks.
• Jo's zest and enthusiasm for The Blue Mountains and Sydney in general.

Three Sisters

Photo by Jo

Govett's Leap and Pulpit Rock

Hanging Rock

Valley of 1000 Waters and National Pass