K2 of Urban Climbs..

I recently received the February issue of Conde Nast Traveler where the Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb is being called the K2 of Urban Climbs! I climbed the bridge while I was on a business trip to Sydney in 2000. Its been ten years since then and the article has brought back so many memories...

I remember my mom being upset....my climbing a bridge over WATER..... to her mind that was just crazy!! The Bridge Climb had been inaugurated in 1998 and was "the" thing to do in Sydney and the world. I was so thrilled with the opportunity. I enjoyed the experience even more as it was on company expense :-) The climb was thrilling and the views from the summit were to die for.

After the four hour climb I sat in a cafe and chatted with my fiance over the phone. The poor guy sitting in the US was subjected to a one sided conversation about my recent accomplishment :-) With a heady feeling and not a care in the world, I walked out of the cafe without my purse!! After walking a few blocks, I realised my folly and ran back hoping to retrieve my belongings. Thankfully the cafe owner was waiting patiently for me to return. The sight of my passport in my purse calmed my nerves and I clung to it for life. It was certainly an eventful day in my life !!

The Sydney Bridge climb has been in the Lonely Planet's top ten heart pounding experiences and I for one can vouch for that !!

I have a picture of myself on the summit which now hangs in my husband's office. Guess I never let him forget it :-) The climb takes you 134 metres over the Sydney Harbour to the summit and for more information stop by www.bridgeclimb.com

Photographs courtesy : www.bridgeclimb.com

Cosy corners from Home..

My husband thinks I have an addiction..and its true I do admit :-) I absolutely love brass and silverware. My silver collection is mainly ancestral and I am proud to have them in my home. The brassware is mostly new, a recent passion and so hard to resist. I do have a special weakness for Ganesha and Buddha statues. Here are a few that I am happy to call my own.

Fountains Galore..

The sound of water cascading down has a calming effect and its certainly no cliche! Its simply impossible to tame our vast oceans, lakes and waterfalls and make them flow in our living room :-) However the sight of a gorgeous waterfall sure calms my nerves and paints a pretty picture..

I have been on a quest to find the perfect waterfall for my home for some time now. These stunning fountains though very different from each other, have caught my eye. I am confused about which one of them is the right fit for my space but till then the search is on ...

This copper cascading fountain is the winner for now :-)

I love the simplicity and elegance of this impressive fountain..

I have a weakness for Buddha statues and this one is hard to resist...

These red urns reminds me of the Spanish pottery that I picked up in Majorca,an island off the coast of Spain.

The Year ahead..

The holidays are long gone but I can't help reminiscing.....another ten months is a long time to wait !! However for now these images from the my Christmas lunch make me smile. The New Year comes with new dreams, challenges, its own high and lows but I am ready for it. The holidays were a great end to 2009 and a lovely start to 2010. The excitement continues as I wait for another lovely holiday season this year.