By Rodney Harris

We now check in in Sydney. We find we're "on the rocks".
But it proves to be ideal …full of Aussie history….down by old Sydney docks.
Opposite the Opera House: on the sweep of Circular Quay….
Just down Argyle Street, from the Sydney Observat'ry

But the Sydney Harbour Bridge towers over all this lot with ease.
A still colossal structure made back in England on the Tees.
Yet for us it has another meaning: we're booked to do the great bridge climb.
We go half way up but lightening threatens. So we're pulled back to try another time.

The next morning's bright and clear and we get in early as they're opening.
We book in for 8.15. Jason is leader and…yes! We're going!
Experts now in the procedures…donning all the safety gear
Off we go up to the summit. Why do we do it? Because it's here!

On the way we're told the history…how only 16 people died
In erecting this massive structure…we hang on and keep onside!
Finally, happily then we make it. It's all been thoroughly worthwhile.
From the summit gaze around us. Then pose for photos….this way…smile!

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