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Published Sunday, January 08, 2006 by maya-bea-michelle-alfred.

Down the steepest railway in the world into the heart of the mountains

Cooling down in Leura Cascades
Blue Mountains, Sydney

Fresh, clean and cold mountain water

backpacker/daytrekker wannabes

Bea holds on tight to her sunhat as strong winds blow. Behind them is the famed "Three Sisters," which holds mystical significance to Australia's aboriginal people.

Exhausted but fulfilled, Bea smiles against a backdrop of 'rockies' as we continue our ascent to the mountains.

NYE 2006
Fireworks herald 2006 in Darling Harbour, Sydney.

Our family joins the multitude of spectators waiting for the New Year fireworks.

Bea says "last na 'to ha?" as her dad asks her to turn her back on the fireworks and flash a smile for the camera.

Dad and daughter kill time while waiting for the fireworks display.

Bea wears her tiara (from Santa) as we wait to catch a train to join in NYE festivities.