Senic train ride from blue mountains to Sydney

My 2-hr train ride from blue mountains to Sydney was pleasant with AC, comfortable chair, and great views of the mountains and towns (reminded me of the train ride from D.C. to upper New York State). The hostel was only 5-10 mins walk from Central Station, has supermarkets close by, clean and spacious rooms, modern kitchens. I cooked dinner and chatted with hostelmates in the courtyard.









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