Breathtaking.
Memorable.
When you ask someone what they think of when you think of the city of Sydney, 9 times out of 10 they're going to mention the Opera House. There's no doubt why: its the focal point of the city and harbour. Understandably so, it's absolutely gorgeous. I met up with M, a colleague from The Embassy, and we explored every facet of the Opera House on a behind the scenes tour. Highly encouraged; also, we had the luck to tour it while the Sydney Philharmonic Orchestra was rehearsing Camille Saint-Saëns' "Symphony No. 3 (Organ Symphony)" One of my favorites. My ears were in bliss. The natural acoustics of the amphitheater require no artificial projection. It's truly a masterpiece and showcases the music in all it's glory. Another highlight of my (too-short) time in Sydney was the bridge-climb. M looked this one up and so glad she did. The three-hour tour included us donning jumpsuits sans accessories (no watches, bracelets, cameras, or anything that could fall off) and climbing through the inner structure of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, all the way to the top. The panoramic views of the skyline, harbour, and opera house were breathtaking. It's moments like the one we had on the top of the bridge when I realize how lucky I am to be in the Foreign Service. I'd never get this experience otherwise. Certainly such a realization required celebration, so we headed to The Rocks area for a bite to eat and some liquid nourishment. My only wish for Sydney was that I had longer to spend there.
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