Sydney Harbour at Night

The views from the ferry are even more special at dusk. They are views that are hard to capture, but I keep trying.

I recall the first time I saw the magic of Sydney Harbour at Night. I was rushing out of the movie theatre in front of the Sydney Opera House where I had just seen Capote (fabulous film) and was rushing back to the ferry dock to try and catch the 8:30 ferry. As I was rushing, I noticed how stunning the harbour had become - colourful lights shimmering on the Harbour's water from every direction, the white glow of the Opera House and the pretty candlelights sitting on the numerous tables where patrons sat happily enjoying drinks and meals at the many bars and restaurants. It was light when I had entered the theatre but the sky was now a clear midnight blue. I slowed down and realized how absolutely spectacular the air felt...warm but so purely pleasant I would have chosen that air if there was only one type of air I could have chosen for the rest of my life. It was at that moment that I had an epiphany. I thought, "Where am I rushing to? I spend most of my time in between, and often through, activities rushing and now I am truly rushing without purpose." So, I sat and had a glass of wine and enjoyed the scenery (and used my blackberry to send two emails but still, that was progress enough for one night).