Today I got to do one of the things that I had on my “must do” list – the Sydney BridgeClimb. It was a fantastic experience! After an hour of orientation, clothing changing and gearing up, we were led out side to the stairway that leads to the bridge walk itself. Now when they say BridgeClimb, they mean climb. All in all there are 1494 stairs that take you to the summit of the Sydney Harbour Bridge close to 500 feet above sea level. As you climb of the ladders and stairways, twisting and turning in between the almost 75 year old grid work of the bridge, you finally reach the upper surface of the structure where the pathway of steps arches more gently across the harbour. All the while you climb from the very bottom of the structure you are attached to a guy wire by a very ingenious contraption that was invented by an English sailor to keep him and his mates from falling off a hard keeling sailboat. It works great always following you up and down the stairs, ready to hold you “just in case.” Our guide assured us that since BridgeClimb has operated none of the 1.9 million people who have made the climb has been lost!
The whole thing lasted 3 1/2 hours and it went by in a flash! They offer the climb 24 hours a day in all kinds of weather, only canceling for electrical storms (right!). All in all it was a terrific day! I am glad that I had all the walking around on the previous days to get me ready for this adventure.
The whole thing lasted 3 1/2 hours and it went by in a flash! They offer the climb 24 hours a day in all kinds of weather, only canceling for electrical storms (right!). All in all it was a terrific day! I am glad that I had all the walking around on the previous days to get me ready for this adventure.
31 comments:
All of your updates are wonderful and I really enjoy your photo's
We enjoy reading your blog - thanks for letting us share in your journey
How wonderful to have the time to explore "in depth". You'll be a real "aussie" by the time you return. Any photos from the top of the bridge?
Julie
Hi Ed,
Thanks for sharing your wonderful adventures so far. Knowing you, there won't be a wasted minute to take in all that you can. Looking forward to more.
Hi Ed!
The diary is great - pictures, too. Since I don't know very much about Australia, I am enjoying reading about your experiences. Looking forward to the next installment of "The Great Australian Adventure".
Margaret
Enjoying the info., expecially the photos. It's almost like being there in person. All that hiking will help you stay in shape. Looking forward to more... Cindy
Hugh & I are enjoying your daily updates:with all the walking you'll return as a shadow of your-self.That climb seemed very adven-tursome.Hope you have pictures from the top.The beach looked MARVELOUS!!!! Take care of yourself & rest well. God bless, Aliece
Gday Ed!
Great blog; Jerry and I are enjoying your experiences and taking notes of the must sees. Good thing you have the bicycle workouts to your favour as you enjoy these challenges!!mbk
Great to read all ablout it, Ed. Keep climbing. Miriam
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