A Barangaroo Walk to Remember

It was the day after the New Year of 2012 when I had the chance to pass through Moores Wharf and Barangaroo on a walk to Darling Harbour.  Prior to that day I had no idea that the area is open to the public.  It was almost mid-day on a clear Monday, the sky was azure blue, perfect for a stroll and taking snap shots.  While walking along the edge, close to the water, I was taking in everything, savouring every moment and movement.  I saw people in their bicycles, some were jogging, some were leasurely walking, others were also taking photos of the sights that abound.  And others were simply trying to pass through to get to their destination.  Although for some it's probably just a simple walk, for me it was both a mesmerizing and breathtaking experience.

The first time I heard about Barangaroo was in December of 2010, when I first visited Sydney.  I was told the site was known as the "The Hungry Mile" in the old days and was later called Barangaroo in honor of a historical aboriginal woman who was the second wife of Bennelong, another important figure in the history of Australia.  Now the place is the site of a multi billion AUS dollar project that will become an important landmark giving Sydneysiders or anyone visiting Sydney full access to the harbour.



Going through the mile walk, every sight kept my breath away.  A magnificent view of part of the Sydney skyline with the Sydney Harbour control tower amongst it on one side, pristine water with rivercats plowing their way back and forth on the other.  Birds flying low above the water trying to catch a prey or morsel of food.  Although the construction site is a sore on the eye, no one seemed bothered by it.  I didn't care.  It was still beautiful and I couldn't stop snapping shots.

The walk continued on to Darling Harbour which offers more to see and enjoy but that is another story I have to write about.  This was a very special walk for me more so because it was with one of the most important people in my life.

I love to post more photos that I took of the walk here; however, I am saving them for future photo contests sponsored under the Barangaroo project. To enjoy more beautiful photos, please visit Barangaroo's Facebook photo album.