Another work trip to Sydney which happened on Thursday and Friday. I took the opportunity to extend through to the weekend as my manager said it is allowable. Not great weather but as it wasn't pouring so still good enough to make a trip to the mountains.
Many years ago, I went to Katoomba and Leura but I wanted to be a little more quiet this round so Blackheath was my choice this round. I don't know why I make questionable decision of not going to the more famous Grand Canyon Walking Track even though it really wasn't that much of a longer distance.
Anyway the journey was easy as I was staying just across from Central Station so it was just a train ride away. I took the 7:16 AM train and reached Blackheath just before10:00 AM due to some signal issues at one of the stations.
Govetts Leap Lookout
After a toilet break and grabbing a croissant from the service station, I walked towards the Govetts Leap Lookout. I must've taken a wrong turn because a certain part of the walk involved going through some rocks that didn't really look like a well trodden path but all was well as I got there.
Govetts Leap Lookout is named after the first European man to have enjoyed this view, William Govett, an assistant surveyor back in 1831. Govetts Leap Lookout offers wonderful views over the Grose Valley and the 180m Bridal Falls to the east. The word `leap` is an old Scottish word meaning waterfall.
Fairfax Heritage walking track and George Phillips Lookout
From Govetts Leap lookout, there is an easy wheelchair friendly walking track leading to George Phillips lookout.
I walked back to the town centre after that and chose a shop to have my lunch.
I ended up at Hounslow as some of the restaurants looked too formal. I had corn fritters with a matcha latte.
After lunch, I had a quick stroll across the small town centre and took a train back to Sydney.
Side note: When is cooking fever upgrade for microsoft happening?