The mountains have this name from the special blue shade the trees have when the fumes of eucalyptus oil reflect the sunlight.

The mountains are located only a couple of hours from Sydney and the starting point is in a city called "Katoomba".
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1000 feet below is a trekking route. On the left side of the cliffs is a stairway; "The Giant stairway". You go down the stairs and follow the route around the cliffs and then you reach a little railway.

It´s not the only route; there are longer and more demanding walks, but for an untrained "Bushwalker" it´s a hot trip with lots of humidity and snakes ´n stuff. (No don´t worry, we didn´t see any snakes).

This picture is taken without a tripod, but with firm support, long shutter time and not a single breath for a minute.

But I say it again ! Don´t forget the tripod, like I did. It could have made this picture even better.

The railway used to carry miners to a coalmine.

A great trip, if you like the always screaming Japanese.

While you are hanging there, 10-1100 feet above the ground, it is suppose to be quiet, so you can enjoy the view. But ! There are always Japs´ on the ride.

From left: Sarah, Kim, Tina, Martin and I.