It's June 10th and I went on an interesting hike. It's called the Bridge Climb. It's the bridge across Sydney Harbor.
You hike up the iron of the bridge to it's highest point. 1334 steps brings you to 144 meters above the water. About 450 feet. A new Rule one: Hang on tight! Especially when the wind is blowing.
Not allowed to take anything including a drink. All participants are breathalyzed including the guide. They provide everything you need jump suit, hat. gloves even a handkerchief. I suggested they rename the Jump suit to Coveralls.
Everyone wears a safety belt that is attached to a cable that runs the entire course. It did little to abate my fears of falling off. I did consider turning back but got use to it and decided if I made it all the way I could have an extra beer. A calorie consideration.
Thought I might be one of the older participants at 72 but the guide set me straight on that. A lady 84 was there earlier in the day.
Attached a couple of pictures; hope I did it right
Always heard that the USA was a melting pot of nationalities I don't think we can hold a candle to Australia. Walking around Sydney you see a lot of people of obvious different races. I've been here a week and I bought a car from a Iranian, Subway shop is run by an Asian Indian, Motel is owned by an Armenian, employs a guy from Nepal and a young lady ( a Kiwi) from New Zealand. The lady next to me on the flight over, an Australian immigrated from Poland.
Several ethnic restaurants.
Hi Dad...Glad you are having fun and being active. Went down to your house today to get mail cards. All went well. Sushi is also doing well. Likes to wake me up by licking my feet, face, walking on my pillow and therefore, my hair. He and Violet are getting along. When I leave the house and go out the back gate, he stands between Violet ' s legs. Took them both to a ball game and I think Sushi saw someone in the distance that had the same body frame as you, because all of a sudden he starting wagging his tail and crying. I saw who he was looking at, and it did look like you from a distance. He has pretty much taken to me. Follows me around, stares at me like he does you. I guess he senses the DNA. Violet liked Sushi ' s idea of laying on the back of the couch and in the bay window. She gave it shot, and as you can imagine, she was a little big for it.
ReplyDeleteAnyway, just checking in. Stay safe.
Love you~
So happy you are doing the trip, so happy you're doing the blog. So jealous!!! Ill bet the night sky is facinating. Seeing a section of the universe you're not used to opens new studies
ReplyDeleteSo happy you are doing the trip, so happy you're doing the blog. So jealous!!! Ill bet the night sky is facinating. Seeing a section of the universe you're not used to opens new studies
ReplyDeleteHi Pat: I see now that sushi is here at home.
ReplyDeleteI guess I read your blog backwards! That bridge sounds incredible! And to think it is safe up that high! Hope it wasn't too windy.
We are headed to St Paul Jazz Festival. Summer in the city.