The Blue Mountains

On the morning of July 23 my tour group left the hotel
for the Blue Mountains, World Heritage Listed National Park.

What a beautiful day!
It took about two hours by bus from the hotel.
The Blue Mountains is one of Australia's natural wonders.

Its rainforest, canyons, tall forests or heathlands
--everything made me excited.

I wished I could enjoy bushwalking in the Blue Mountains.







(the Three Sisters )


( from the bus window back to the hotel in Sydney)

City of Sydney

Early in the morning of July 22, around 7:30 a.m.
by local time, I arrived at Sydney International Airport.

It was cloudy in the morning.
The weather was changeable in Sydney.
Very soon it cleared and the sun began to shine.
I felt cold and put on more layers of clothing.

My tour group consisted of 32 people, almost all of them
were families. I was the only member that joined the tour alone.
I didn't mind it at all, though. Everybody was so kind to me.

Sydney was an exciting city, full of activity and energy.
It was Sunday. Many Sunday markets were open in the Rocks
District. People were gathering there and enjoying themselves
in their own way.

I liked Mrs. Macquarie's Point in Royal Botanic Garden.
It was a nice spot. I sat on Mrs. Macquarie's Chair.

The building of Sydney Opera House was absolutely spectacular.
Little children in full dress were waiting with their parents
in the lobby. What were they going to perform?

Before dinner I went to a shopping mall with a young couple.
I was only looking around the stores.
The couple bought many expensive things.

I enjoyed buffet dinner and beautiful night view at Sydney Tower.

( Sunday markets at the Rocks )


( Harbor Bridge and Opera House )


( night view from Sydney Tower )