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The Sydney Harbour Bridge was opened and connecting the business district in Sydney to the Northern portion of Sydney in 1932.  This has become a main gateway across the Harbour, not only good for business and commerce but tourism as well, whether one is looking for adventure or luxury, Sydney hotel accommodations are plentiful no matter which side of the Harbour you decide to stay.  And now the Bridge has become a new hot spot for adventurous climbs or leisure walks.  Since its opening the bridge has been a major tourist attraction, due to the shear size of the structure, and due to the incredible architectural achievement that it is.

One of the ways in which to catch a birds’ eye view of the city, the wonder of the Sydney Opera House, and the Harbour is by taking a climb on the bridge.  A climb on the bridge will cost a bit of money, and you will not be allowed to take your own photos while you are up there, but staff on the bridge will take photos for you, however the photographs must be paid for, but if I were standing on top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge–I would definitely want a photo to bring home with me.

The climb will take you to the very top of the arches, which stand four hundred and thirty two feet about sea level.  There are many points of endurance to the Bridge when you are just wanting to talk a walk, and walks are free. A visit to the Center for Sydney Visitors will provide you with maps for the entrances.  Of course, as there is quite a bit less danger involved with simply walking across the bridge, you are able to take your own photos.  The Rocks-Milsons Point route will only take about thirty minutes to get from one side to the other, so its not a long walk, but if it is summer in Sydney,be aware of the heat, and that you will be walking through metal railings, a hat and appropriate shoes are a must.

Gnarly old willows grow along the banks, thorny deciduous shrubs, blackberries and rosehips. That was my first impression of a place called Yass not far from Canberra, just outside of Sydney, Australia. There’s an old mission with a paddock right across from the Land Council office.  Yass overlooks a striking hillside with exposed rock above the Yass River. I’m on a walking tour which the Luxury Sydney Hotel where I’m staying recommended.

This place, Yass was an old meeting place for the local Aboriginal people. A place where children would run to hide when the missionary’s would come to take them away. The mission was moved further out as the township grew. The Yass river reflects the state of this part of the country where Captain Cook. Where I’m standing, along the gnarly willows there was a peace fire burning. Being kept alive by the local Aboriginals. Our tour guide sprinkled white ochre powder on the ground next to the peace fire which would make us walkers have safe passage.  I walked down the steep bank along a little kangaroo track and found gum trees in amongst the feral stuff, and a tea tree. The water flowed past over the rocks of the Yass river.

I felt very privileged to travel through Wiradjuri country with the guidance of the tour guide. We all assembled on the other side to be welcomed by an elder of the Nunnawal people. When we left, we also got a traditional farewell. It was a good feeling to experience such an ancient formality. When back in my hotel room and reflecting today’s experience, I realized that all the non-aboriginal people live here in Sydney without ever havingsought the good will and blessing of the traditional owners. The walk I was on, was a very educational trek and I’m glad we walked the right way through the ceremonial pathway from Wiradjuri to Nunnawal country. When I checked out of my room, I deeply thanked the staff for recommending this particular walk.