Australia truly is a contrasting country. On one continent there are mountains, beaches, forests, and the desert outback. It was great being in Sydney and seeing all the sights, but it was so good to get out of the city and explore the mountains.
When out on the water you are surrounded by beautiful pieces of land, jutting out into the water.
We spent two afternoons at Manly Beach. It was only a thirty minute ferry ride. The white sandy beach, the cool, refreshing water, and the roar of the waves created a truly relaxing afternoon.
In the southern hemisphere, everything is opposite. The sink drains the opposite way and the needles on pine trees point up. I am not actually sure if that is true, but it sounds true :)
View of Manly Beach. The first afternoon it seemed like we had the beach to ourselves. The second afternoon (which was also a Sunday) was much more crowded.
A seagull posing for his picture.
I am LOVING Australia!
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After spending a week in Sydney, we packed up and headed for the mountains. After about a two hour drive we were in the mountains. Leaving the hustle and bustle of Sydney...and of Singapore...I embraced the seclusion and slow pace of the mountains.
The mountains not only provided seclusion from the world, no internet, no responsibilities and no sense of time, it also provided separation from a tropical climate. It was a blessing to wear jeans and sweatshirts again and snuggle under blankets while sitting next to a fire place.
The Blue Mountains, on the border of New South Whales and Queensland. This mountain range gets its name from the mist that gives an illusion of blue.
Echo Point, home of the Three Sisters. It a very dreary day but the fog lifted just enough for me to snap this photo.
A new day! Mr. Sun has come out to play. A beautiful view of one of God's masterpieces.
A beautiful waterfall found during a hike in the Blue Mountains.
Katoomba Falls
It was lush and green everywhere.
Photos truly cannot do justice to what God has created.
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