Bowra Station was a great spot.  Lots and lots of birds.  Chestnut crowned babblers everywhere and saw lots of Major Mitchells.  Definitely a place to return to.  I had several  sessions watching pairs of Bourke's Parrots going about there business.  The last night there we had a tremendous electrical storm.that went on for most of the night.  In the morning there was lots of surface water but we were given the all clear to leave.  We crept out to the road but still managed to get a good coating of red clay that has set like concrete under the wheel arches.  On our way to Sydney we called in at the Warrumbungles National Park.  Sadly, the park has been devastated by the very hot fires 6 months ago.  We could find little evidence of regrowth and most trees don't look as if they will regenerate.  It will be many years before the Warrumbungles recover to anything like their former beauty.  Only the main road, the bush camping area by the creek and a couple of short walks are open.  Camp Blackman, the Visitor Centre and all side roads are closed or gone.  Heart breaking.  The weather got very cold and when in Blackheath the temperature was minus 6 with the wind chill factor.  Thank goodness for the diesel heater.  But we rugged up well and didn't let that stop us exploring look outs, waterfalls etc.  the Blue Mountains are certainly a spectacularly scenic area. So here we are in Sydney staying with our son, Paul, Daughter in law, Alison, and 4 month old Matthew.  Matt is a dream baby.  Full of smiles and curiosity about the world.  Also sleeps amazingly well.  We are so lucky.  Moving over to daughter Angela's home on Friday to spend time with Angela, Tim, Adam and Laura.  Expect to be home on the 5th August.