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"Blue Mountains Love Affair " a Blue Mountains National Park Travel Page by CdnJane

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CdnJane    
"Remember that happiness is a way of travel - not a destination." - Roy M. Goodman


Real Name: Jane
Lives In: Toronto, CA
Member Since: Nov 10, 2002
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Blue Mountains Love Affair

by CdnJane - last update: Jul 21, 2003

Flora of the Blue Mountains

Casurina & Bottlebrush
I couldn't have been more lucky than to have been driven around the Blue Mountains by a man who loved the area, birds & animals, and the plant life, and who wanted to share his knowledge.
Echidna (top) & Rosella (bottom)

Fauna of the Blue Mountains

John had great eyesight to spot what this Canadian didn't see immediately. Thankfully that he did, for otherwise I would've missed seeing a pair of Echidna (spiny ant-eaters, similar to a hedge hog). The brilliant plumage of the Rosella even I could see, and admire.

Jenolan Caves

The Blue Mountains have incredible variety in formations... but not only can you drive over them, enjoy the vistas from them, and the beauty of the flora & fauna... but you can go under them, into the Jenolan Caves. I have never gone into caves before, and could not imagine doing it without the paths, stairs and guide. However, the formations were not to be missed.
The magic starts when you drive through the Grand Entrance/Hall and particularly, if you see it lit up at night. The pictures show only 2 of the formations - the lower one called the nostrals.
Jenolan Caves - formations

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Pros:"Easy day trip from Sydney, variety of activities, and sights to see, places to stay."
Cons:"Too many people know about them"
In A Nutshell:"Magic in Sydney's back yard"
CdnJane's Blue Mountains National Park Travel Tips

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CdnJane's Blue Mountains National Park Travelogues
Title [Click to view]Travel YearPictures
Enjoy the beauty of the Blue MountainsJanuary, 2001 6
Wild Echidnas I Have SeenJanuary, 2001 6

Comments for CdnJane about Blue Mountains National Park
mustertal Sat Feb 4, 2006 22:25 UTC
 Australia is on my wish list,this looks wonderful.
olja1234 Tue Jul 26, 2005 14:23 UTC
 So enticing written page of Blue Mountains, Jane. What a pitty I missed Jenolan Caves.
keida84 Sat Apr 23, 2005 16:26 UTC
 The Jeanolan Caves House sounds so cool!! Candlelight cave tours? Were there bats? Kat
Karolina01 Mon Nov 1, 2004 16:26 UTC
 great job, Jane.
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