Australia Vacation -- Day 9

Ok, today was a bit of a bust from a kid's perspective. However, we were told this was one of the "must do" things while in Sydney -- the Blue Mountains. So, we slept in this morning a bit later than usual (7:45), had breakfast, and headed to the train station. We took one train to the Central Station, and then we started our trek. Before getting on the train though, we managed to load up on an assortment of Krispy Kreme doughnuts! (tip: load your kids up on sugar before starting in long trip -- ugh!) It began with a 2 hour train ride. The girls did well for the most part. When we reached Katoomba, we were freezing our Guam-boombas off! So, we headed to the nearest store to buy some gloves and hats for all.

Then, the next step was to find food! We had a great lunch of lasagna and fish & chips. This filled us up for our long walk to Echo Point.

However, on the way, we found the Blue Mountain Chocolates shop. AMAZING! We sampled a variety of their chocolates -- very sweet!!! dark chocolate mint frog, a teddy bear praline-chocolate, a white raspberry chocolate heart, and another piece of chocolate truffle. Next, came the deal-maker though -- REAL Chocolate Milk. They bring you a cup with a candle glowing in the bottom, a cup full of milk (and a refill cup too), a bowl full of chocolate discs, and straw/spoon for stirring and drinking. You drop the chocolate drops in the milk and stir it up as the candle warms it all together. Awesome!





We finally reached Echo Point and saw The Three Sisters. We did some sight-seeing for a bit, and then we headed back. Unfortunately, we didn't get to do the sky rail across the gorge, or the train ride down the mountain. This would have added to the day, which was getting long and cold for the girls (and momma) already.

The train ride home was much of the same (without Krispy Kreme doughnuts), and Katelee fell asleep about a 3/4 way through it. We made it home, put the girls to bed, and we are planning our next adventure for tomorrow. (no trains planned)

Pics are uploaded on Flickr. Enjoy! See you tomorrow.