I wanted to walk via the bush trails to get to Katoomba and so this morning I picked up the trail behind the house. I followed it passed Edinburgh Rock and down towards Lillian Glen and then onto the Fairmont resort, however the path I needed to get to was under repair after the recent rains and so I had to go via Empress Falls.

When I reached the falls that path was blocked also and so I had to return to the surface to get to Katoomba. A bit disappointed but I guess I will have to come back another day.

The path I took was up the main road, turning off at the Leura exit. It’s uphill all the way at around 100m more in elevation. My calf muscles were beginning to scream at me as I turned on to the Katoomba high street. I headed to the cafe that was offering Nasi Leemak Rendang. I enjoyed it, however I just wish it had been a bit more spicy. It was obviously made for the Australian Market.

I headed for the bus, but sadly it was going to be another hour and a half before it arrived and so I decided to walk. Of course I had to wait until the huge storm moved on and on the way home I came across several areas that had deposits of hail.