The Sun is Setting

Today was spent at the Blue Mountains. They are about 1 1/2 hours by train from Sydney. The train lets you off at a small town called Katoomba. After arriving there, it takes a short walk to see a viewing of The Three Sisters. A rock formation named by a Aboriginal legend. After seeing The Three Sisters, I embarked on a nice long bushwalk (hike) that took you down into the valley. After another few kilometer hike across the valley, it ended at the skylift to take you back to the top. The skylift is the steepest incline skylift in the world. It was great, although I experienced my first bit of rain during a day on the trip. About half way through the hike, it started pouring down rain. Actually felt quite refreshing as it was very hot and humid prior to the rain shower. After the nice hike, took the train back to Sydney, grabbed some sushi and headed out for several beers.

Well. The sun is setting on what has been an absolutely amazing trip. It has far exceeded anything that I could have expected. One more day, than back home. So many good memories with so many great people. Where do I start? It has truly been a whirlwind. I am saddened to leave Australia and New Zealand behind, but on the other hand excited to see old familiar faces again. Too many people to thank who have made this possible, so at the risk of leaving anybody out, I won't. See you soon.