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- January 2007 (16)
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G’day mates! This is Sabrina Coady blogging from Sydney, Australia! On this study abroad experience I, as well as other students, have had the opportunity to unleash and learn more about our inner selves and the world around us.
Could there be a better way to engage in the world around us than climbing to one of the highest points in Sydney? Two blokes and five sheilas accompanied me for the climb of our lives!
It was a very beautiful clear and windy day in Sydney. When we arrived at the Sydney Harbour Bridge a few of us were shaking in our flip flops. We were prepped for the climb by watching a video. Then we were given the snazzy climbing gear. After the preparation exercises it hit me, there was no where to go but up!
As we walked out onto the first platform, the excitement caused our hearts to beat out of our chests. We all took a deep breath and began the climbing journey of a lifetime. Did I mention that although I am an adventurous girl…I am a little afraid of heights? They say not to look down, so of course I did! I couldn’t figure out if the platform was shaking from the wind or my jittery legs.
With a father whose biggest fear is for me to follow in his adventurous foot steps, I could hear his voice in my head saying to be safe but to take it all in! And as the Aussies say, “No Worries!”
After climbing 1,439 steps we reached the top of the Sydney Bridge at 434 feet. There was not a worry in the world that could take that feeling of fulfillment away from me. I did it! I opened up my arms to feel the wind blowing through my suit. It is amazing how content you can feel at 434 feet above water. Some would call this experience exhilarating, some would call it life changing, and some would call it sensational; I would argue it is all of the above!
At the top we experienced the breathtaking view of the world’s most beautiful harbour and we were lifted higher, both figuratively and literally, then we could have ever imagined. As we reached this point we bursted out singing “We Are The Champions” followed by the happy birthday song to Shayna Doi.
I hope that everyone could someday experience the joy lifting themselves higher to see all of Sydney with just 1,439 steps.
