Bridge Climb

Tuesday started out with me seeing the doctor and getting bad news.  The results from the culture said i had a nasty infection even though i was feeling fine and it was getting better.  The doctor ordered five blood tests and an xray to be sure it hadnt spread to my spine.  It took all morning but again Forrest and I were impressed with the ability to take me same day and the inexpensive treatment.  The doctor also said that i had to return for the results on thursday. 

The rest of the day was looking around town and going shopping.  We also checked out the Darling Harbor district and had lunch down there.  I needed a nap and afterwards we headed out to the Rocks (old Sydney) to go to the Harbor Bridge Climb.  We had signed up to do it at night.  It was the most spectacular thing.  it took us an hour to get set up but our guide was amazing and the bridge at night was nothing short of breathtaking.  we had a great time and the skyline and city and waterways were so amazing.  i think it was our favorite thing we have done.  there was a wall of fame and it had all the pictures of famous people who had done it on the wall and notables.  One was a 100 year old woman who did it.  Stars that also did ranged from Bette Midler to Matt Damon to Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe).

It took about 3 1/2 hours and the whole cabling system was pretty fascinating alone much less a bridge that was built in the 20s that was solid (Forrest noted how it didnt sway AT ALL). The bridge was over engineered and the shear scale of it was amazing.  at one time it was the tallest structure on the skyline.  it stands twice the size of the Opera House.  

Afterwards we had scoped out a spot in the Rocks for a bite to eat and a drink.  It was a nice outdoor pub.  The food was pub food good and the beers went down well after a long climb.  We headed home and had a good nights sleep especially after all the exercise.