Day Three
I slept super early yesterday. Totally exhausted. I kind of like my 2km morning walk. Its quiet and cold. Lots of people jogging, ride bicycles or simply walk with the dog. As usual, I stop for cup of coffee. I'm not in a hurry. So I'm enjoying my morning walk even though I know I can take the light rail to the star bus terminal. I sat on the bench and wondering if its a good idea to .....
Bus is full, no empty spaces. A tour with code sharing between APT and AAT Kings. Two bus depart for the same tour.
Stephen, the bus driver and tour guide a bit chatty and serious. He a bit upset with the passenger that makes noise and can't stop talking. After a few warning, they take it seriously.
Journey to blue mountain is 2 hours one way. The view is spectacular with different kind of tree along the way. Since its beginning of autumn, the leaves start to change colour. During summer, they experience a lot of bush fire, due to the hot weather.
First stop - Echo point, Katoomba
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| Three sisters - Meehni, Wimlah and Gunnedoo |
Starting with aboriginal show and dances. Half way I decided to go out and look out for the lookup point for 3 sister - a rock formation representing three sisters who according to aboriginal legend were turned to stone.
Next - Scenic World
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| The replica of 3 sisters |
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| The Skyway and Cableway |
To go inside, I have to purchase scenic pass which entitle me to ride skyway + railway + cableway and of course the walkway. The railway is currently under maintenance as such leaves me with one option, to take skywalk and return back via cableway. It cost me Aud 21.
The rides was okay (maybe since i dont have vertigo) same goes to the walkway path. We were about to sesat in dlm hutan. Haha but then I saw AAT bus driver and asked for direction. I was afraid being left by the bus driver since I don't have much time.
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| Missing the feel of the jungle |
Its reminds me of my Sarawak trip, many years back. Trackking thru the headhunter trail and few caves. Walking thru the plankwood with different kind trees all the way.
Somehow the 3 girls frm china were not with me anymore after we went on the cableway. The bus driver left them and the bus continues its journey to the next place. Heeee takutnya kena tinggal bus.
Next, Leura - a small old school village
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| Shops and cafes all over |
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| Seat for Bored Husbands :p |
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| in moving bus |
I love the cherry trees. Its every where and the leaves start to change colour. Cantik. I grab fruit bun for my lunch and continues wondering around. I bought some peach and nectar to fill up my stomach.
Next stop - Featherdale Wildlife Park
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| macam macam gaya koala ni. Cute kan |
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| koala + me |
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| Let me out... please |
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| Kangarooos are everywhere |
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| The ego panguins :) |
Not really sure why, but last minute I have chosen to visit the animal rather than Jenoven cave. The main difference between Australia zoo and wildlife park is that the wildlife park has Australian animals only. I managed to say hi to koalas, kangaroos and penguins. Yeay! Of course there are birds, spider, crocodile and others too.
Next - Olympic stadium
As we are perfectly on time, the bus make a short tour drive thru to the Olympic stadium. According to the bus driver, the government and all sponsors managed to pay all debt prior to the launching of the opening ceremony. Hebat kan.
Final stop - Cruise by ferry to Darling Harbour
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| Perfect way to end the day - cruise |
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| This old boat reminds me of Pearl Habour the movie |
I asked the bus driver if I can buy any public ferry ticket to Darling Harbour since I have two more hrs before dark. Ada. As such I hop on to the ferry at Olympic station for aud 7++. It took about 50 mins to reach darling Harbour. Last stop is circular quay and I might be able to snap opera house. But then, I have yet to jalan jalan at darling harbour. So tak pela. Pun its further away. Nanti lagi jauh kena menapak.
Pulang berjalan kaki ke hostel apabila sudah semakin sgt gelapnya. Wow! I have completed my trip. Alhamdulillah. Sudah sampai masa untuk pulang. Oh.
Location : 17 Goold St, Chippendale NSW 2008,
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