Blue Mountains (I think)

When we were in Sydney as part of our Regent Cruise we were taken to the Blue Mountains and surrounds.  It took about an hour and a half to reach our first stop at Echo Point where you get a magnificent view of the Three Sisters.  Unfortunately, this is what we saw.......

And this is what we should have seen......

The smoke, mingled with fog, was not the greatest combination for visiting an area that relies on its beautiful vistas. But, that said,  we made the most of the tour and had a terrific time.  We travelled on two different Cable Cars and the Vertical Rail that I found very disconcerting. We took a long walk through the rainforest that is quite different to our own tropical rainforest and so very beautiful.

Vertical Rail

The Three Sisters (I think)

Lunch was in the town of Leura that is a delightful little place that I would enjoy exploring when I had more time.  Lunch at the Gourmet Restaurant was one of the most delicious if have ever eaten - Duck and Orange Sausages with Sautéed Onion, Roast chat potatoes and a salad with a dressing that I would beg to get the recipe for.  There are apparently fabulous views from the verandah where we ate and we could see the outline through the haze of what would be fabulous.  Ah well next time.

Leura