The stairs that bind. For locals, Jacobs Ladder needs no introduction. For the non locals, I'll give you a little insight courtesy of wiki, cause I can!
"Jacob's Ladder is a set of stairs located at the end of Cliff Street, which marks the boundary of Kings Park. It has 242 steps and leads down to Mounts Bay Road. The Ladder is a popular site for Perth residents to exercise, with many people using it in the mornings and on lunch breaks. The staircase was closed after being damaged by a landslide during a storm on 22 March 2010,and re-opened on 21 June 2010, after repairs..."
We don't use it at lunch time, no way would I be going back to work with a face as red as mine gets after a few trips up and down JL. We have however managed morning sessions on a Sunday but tend to normally do it of an afternoon.
It's always crowded and the faces become familiar as you become more of a regular. The diversity and dedication of the people making this trek is amazing. Shoeless (this includes my youngest son), shirtless (trust me, not always a good thing), business attire, young and old. Looking down from the top of the stairs is almost a spiritual experience, although when you're heart is racing and you're trying to catch your breath it doesn't always feel that way!
Will miss number 12, Jacobs Ladder!
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