Anyway nothing much as we just went shopping at Birkenhead Point Outlet and dinner at Pancakes on the Rocks.
We planned the day short so as to prepare for the long journey the next day!
Day 5 starts early as we need to drive up to Jindayane where we are going for our ski.
Estimate time is about 5hours but we took longer than that as Safety first and of course we stop for breaks and food!
And also for the kids to move around and losen their bones! =P
Is a blessing ReAnne behave pretty well throughout the journey.
She sit in her car seat, sleep in there and eat in there!
After about 6hours plus of car ride, we finally reach Jindayane Lake. Which is a village at the foot of the snow mountain.
This is also the place where we going to spend the night!
This is our room for the night.
1 Double deck bed and a queen size bed.
And once we go out from the back door, we are greeted with the beautiful view of the lake.
There are even ducks walking around.
We took a stroll around the place awhile before we proceed to have our dinner and rent our gears for the snow mountains!
*A note to all people who are going to ski or play snow at anywhere.
Do remember to wear proper shoes if not please go rent it!
No regrets of renting. Is so comfortable walking around the snow.
I still remember clearly my boots and socks are so wet when we went up the snow mountain in US back in 2008. Not to mention my feet are so cold that I don't really enjoy walking in the snow!
This company is run by our tour guide, Alena and her husband Roberto. Both very nice people
We are picked up at our hotel early in the morning by a Luxury Mercedes Benz that can sit maximum 14 people. Droven by Alena herself.
As our group has 9 people only so we are joined by another couple.
(You can choose to have the tour exculsive but of cos at an additional price)
Once everybody is comfory on board, off we go to start our beautiful day!
It takes about 1.5hr car ride to the heart of Blue Mountain district.
Before they bring us for our breakfast, they brought us to a place call Flat Rock.
There are no barriers around, so if bringing kids, please please hold their hands tight.
This place is very pretty, where you look out, everything is just what is name of "Flat".
After taking some photos, we went to a cottage house to enjoy freshly baked Scones with Jam & Cream with Homemade Dessert & Hot Chocolate is a MUST when you are in cold country!
The scones is so soft and yummy. The Jam and cream is so so delicious!
We have a very fulfilling breakfast.
As for ReAnne, she is happy to have the hot chocolate all by herself!
With a full tummy, we are ready to see the 3 sisters!
A short backgound of the sisters, they are an unusual rock formation representing three sisters who according to Aboriginal legend were turned to stone. And why were they turned to stone, there are 2 different stories behind it and if you are interested, do take a look at http://www.bluemts.com.au/info/thingstodo/threesisters/
Back to the tour, at scenic world, there are 3 rides, Skyway, Railway and Cableway.
(Rides are at own expenses)
First is the skyway.
This glide between cliff tops and gaze at the rainforest canopy through the glass floor of the Scenic Skyway.
The 720 metre journey provides the best views of Katoomba Falls, the Three Sisters, and Jamison Valley stretching to the horizon.
After we reach the top, we took a stroll to take the Railway.
And along the way, we are greeted by the 3 Sisters again.
Camwhoring is a must!
Then off we go to take the Railway.
This is a 52° incline riding the steepest passenger railway in the world.
It is steep but no worries, is not scary at all!
And is moving at a comfortable speed!
After the ride, is another stroll in the park.
There are 2 pathways, an hr walk or 15mins walk.
With my MIL and ReAnne with us, we took the latter.
Is a nice walk to be so close to the nature away from all the cars.
ReAnne keep telling us she hears birds chirping.
Last but not least, we reached the Cableway station.
The 545 metre journey gently descends into the Jamison Valley and to the top of the escarpment. This provides a unique vantage point for viewing the Three Sisters, Orphan Rock, Mt Solitary and Katoomba Falls.
While waiting for the rest of the people, we enjoyed the sun outside the scenic world shop.
Before we leave, we bid our last goodbyes to the Mountains at Echo Point.
Then Alena brought us to Koomurri Aboriginal Cultural Centre (The World's oldest Culture dating back 40,000 years)
We are suppose to go there to watch the people sing and dance.
But we were worried that ReAnne might be scared by so many of them with these make- up.
We skip it!
While waiting, we continue our camwhoring!
Everything just look so nice when we are having holiday at a good weather country ya!
haha
After this is off for lunch. I cannot remember why no pictures are taken. Maybe i'm too hungry till i forget! =P
This day tour also includes a visit to Featherdale Wildlife Park.
We are very lucky to be welcome by a joey, which is another word for young wallaby.
And wallaby is just smaller verison of kangeroo.
Before we fly to australia, we been telling ReAnne we are going to see kangeroos. So she is really looking forward to see them.
And this park is good as she can feed them and pat them.
There is even koala bear for us to take photo with.
I just have to upload this picture cos it just look so funny!
I wonder what ReAnne and the koala are thinking!
Sad to say, my mood became as blur as this pic before we leave this park for our boat ride.
The stripe of the camera snap and the camera fell and broke the lens (Er jie...Sorry once again )
From the booking of air tickets to hotels to planning of the itnerary, we waited almost 1 year for this day to come. But as what Mr Leek said to me the day we fly off, before you know it, you are already on the way back to jakarta!!
We took an overnight flight to sydney! Thinking it will be better as we can sleep through the whole journey!
BAD BAD CHOICE!!
ReAnne fell asleep on the plane after it takes off but in a very uncomfortable position. So she cannot sleep well. Keep waking up!
Me?! Worst! Not able to sleep at all!
The energetic princess feeling all excited about her trip to Australia!
After 7hours plus of flight, we finally reached Sydney!
The Princess is still feeling very energetic!
Which is a good thing cos the last thing i want is a Cranky Toddler!
We took a cab down to our apartment!
Medina Executive
We are pretty happy with this apartment!
First, the location is near to chinatown. This is very important as our princess and my MIL prefer chinese food!
So we do not have to walk a very long distance just to eat our meals.
Secondly, it was equipped with washing machines and dryer.
So we basically wash our clothes everyday which give us ZERO dirty laundries.
Thirdly, the staffs are very nice and helpful.
In the event when my MIL is not feeling well and stayed in the room to rest while we are out, e staff helped us to buy lunch for her.
Lastly, the apartment is also very near to Central Station!
This is our view from our room!
Settle our luggages, we went out to grab lunch back as my MIL is not feeling very well after the long flight.
When the cold wind blow ........... brrrr........................
We bought Ma La beef noodles (For us), Fish Porridge (ReAnne), Chicken Noodles (MIL) and Spring Onion Pancakes.
Not very fantastic but the happiest person should be ReAnne as she finish more than half the porridge.
After a hearty meal, the princess enjoyed her bubbley warm bath.
First day we did not plan many things as we know we will all be very tired.
All of us rest for awhile before we went out to explore the city abit and walked to the Darling Harbour.
On the way, we walked past a park where there are alot of seagulls!
ReAnne is very happy so she pulled her daddy to chase them!!
There a big playground near the Darling Harbour.
Who won't enjoyed when you can play all your heart and not sweat abit?!?
Then we took an evening stroll along the Darling Harbour, went back to Chinatown for our dinner and end our first day!!
