Critters

Today's excursion took us to a sightseeing point where we got to see the Blue Mountains. It was very foggy as we left the hotel, but when we arrived at Katoomba, the fog was starting to lift just enough to make for a very pretty view.

 

We left there and had lunch in Leura. It was a cute little village, especially for folks who love shopping. I was perfectly happy to people-watch as others enjoyed the shops and cafes. Maybe someday I will become an expert shopper. Today wasn't that day. 

From Leura, we went to the Featherdale Wildlife Park. It is a facility where they work with and care for animals that may have otherwise perished. 

Cas and I saw birds, wallabies, a cassowary, a wombat, ghost bats, koalas, a crocodile, a Tasmanian devil, a dingo, a pair of echidna, kangaroos, a whole slew of reptiles and penguins. It was quite the menagerie. Here we are with or new friend Eva the koala. 

 

 

We have a dinner tonight to celebrate our last evening in Australia. About a half dozen people from our group are going home tomorrow, and the rest of us are going to New Zealand. We have a little time between now and the dinner, and I wouldn't be totally opposed to a nap, though it may be smarter to get our bags together and ready. Perhaps we can do both.