7 Jan : Katoomba / Wentworth Falls

Stairs like this were common - STEEP!

After the rest day, we loaded up on a big breakfast and headed over to Wentworth Falls for what was supposed to be (and really was) a 3 hour hike/walk. We did not venture all the way into the valley this time because they had carved out a path halfway down the cliffs in the softer sedimentary rock. So we were often ducking (even +Jill) along the path but even with a few detours to look at stuff we did manage to make it in 3 hours.

At Wentworth Falls in the Blue Mountains

Once completed, we proceeded to have a light lunch and shower. Jill scheduled a full body massage for herself with a mini facial while I had a back treatment along with a foot treatment (first ever)... Wonderful and outstanding! They did several steps that took off calluses and dead skin and softened everything up nicely. I wish I had done this before. My feet feel great after days and days of 5-12 mile treks across all kinds of ridiculous terrain.

Jill likens taking the backpack (loaded mostly with water among other things) to Crossfit sand bag step ups in "the MOD Lounge" with our friend, CM. Thanks again Crossfit for training us literally for "every day" stuff. Seriously!

Sunny view of the gorge from Wentworth Falls track

We walked around downtown Katoomba for the late afternoon and evening checking out a few things. We ended up at a fresh Thai place with good food that does BYO (like many places here). We grabbed a bottle from a small shop about 2 doors away. The food was delicious, fresh, and hot and a great way to end a day and our stay in the Blue Mountains.

Marc is ready for his "foot treatment" aka pedicure

Tomorrow after breakfast we are off to Canberra - the capital of Australia.