Response to today...

As requested by Simone...

While waiting for the ferry to head to Watson's Bay, Simone mentioned the Gap and that it's a popular place for suicides. I remembered stories I just read in the Peter Carey book I read the first week here, and how he described the history of this spot. While approaching and walking up the long, narrow, windy path I couldn't help but think about the significance this walk has held for so many. I imagined if I were going there to end my life that each of those steps would be so significant as I neared the top. I can imagine that each shrub and flower and patterns in the sand stone would hold an importance never meant to be placed upon them. The pathways almost force you to slow down and recognize the surrounding area and that only made each of my own steps hold a greater importance in my own journey to the peak.

The view from the top literally pulled a "wow" out of everyone, one by one as we caught our first glimpse of the gap. The drama of the waves crashing and water flying up before being pulled back out into the endless ocean was more than enough to understand the appeal of making this your last memory. (aaaaand I also just finished the Bell Jar and her descriptions of possible suicide strategies are still fresh and swimming around)