Wednesday, 19 September 2007

Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb

What can i say about this climb? It was the best adventure i have ever experienced in my life. It was worth every penny, every minute, every second, every effort and every moment. I have to admit i was a little nervous at the beginning and excited at the same time. I opted for the Twilight climb where we will witness the wonderful sight of sunset.

We were first led into this room where we have to take an alcohol breath test...then fill up this form bla bla bla...

Then proceed to the next zone where we have to start introducing ourselves...there were 3 koreans, parents and daughter....4 Scottish...the parents, daughter and the bf....one girl from UK, Polly and a german couple...And of course me...all international climbers...

We were then given our first layer of outfit and an extra pants in case it rains...Then we were taught to put on all the gears including beanies, gloves, hanky....raincoat, fleece jacket...torch....radio, headset....etc....on this belt...and after having everything, the belt was freaking heavy....I was wondering how on earth we're gonna climb with all these extra weight...

Then we had a little practice on some steps....then we set up the radio channels and we were right....We were led by two pro climbers, Shane and Ed.

We walked thru some structures first....then finally came to the pylon steps and there we go.....slowly climbing up....and thru out the whole journey, the stairs were the scariest part but still alright. We then went all the way up to the bridge and off we start....

When i was up there, i didn't feel scared of i was 134m above sea level. The climb was easy, the steps were low...i mean the rise of the steps...it was very safe. It was very windy thru out the whole climb. It wasn't tiring at all. For those who are afraid of heights, believe me...you wont feel a thing when u're up there. It was just breathtaking...you will forget about everything and just enjoy the view. The sunset was really beautiful. I have never seen such a sight before. The horizon, the blue mountains, the opera house, SYDNEY....It was just indescribable....

Soon, we reached the summit and there were 4 photo stops in total. We took a group pic at the summit. It was really nice and fun...by the time we were coming down, it was getting dark and it rained. So we put on our raincoats and switched on our lights. Like some miners or something. hahaha....

Then finally it was over. I would really encourage everyone to go there if they were to visit Sydney. It's really beautiful....



First photo stop...it was still quite bright....Sydney Opera House..


This was the 3rd photo stop after the Group photo at the summit....


The last photo stop where we actually took 2 different views....it was dark then...and starting to rain...



3rd Photo stop....with Polly...from UK


2nd photo stop...Group Photo...at the summit


Hip hip...HOORAY~!!!....Oh Yeah!!!


I got this complimentary in photo form....

And of course after the climb we actually got a certificate for it....and a lot of famous artists have actually completed the climb as well eg: Will Smith, Jodie Foster, Prince Harry, Pierce Brosnanm Brendan Fraser....etc...

Definitely a climb of my life....

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