Barack and Michelle Obama Exhibit Their Adventurous Sides on Australian Getaway. The ex-president and former first lady of the United States were seen enjoying themselves during their visit to Australia, where Barack is engaged in a speaking tour.
On March 29, former Commander-in-Chief Barack Obama and his wife Michelle Obama were captured with joyful expressions as they traversed the Sydney Harbour Bridge in Australia. In recently obtained images by DailyMail, the pair strolled across the bridge without the typical safety harnesses. The couple seemed to relish the experience of ascending the landmark.
Ordinarily, individuals crossing the bridge are required to wear protective jumpsuits and safety harnesses, but an exception was made for the Obamas. Aged 61, Barack opted for a laid-back look, donning a gray quarter-zip sweater and black jeans. Michelle, aged 59, sported turquoise leggings paired with a black blouse and a black headband. She also had a sweater tied around her waist while she followed her husband on the bridge.
Reports indicate that Secret Service agents accompanied the former presidential couple on their vacation. After completing the ascent, Barack was seen interacting with bridge workers, even wearing a baseball cap. While a handful of celebrities have scaled the bridge, this opportunity is available to anyone, albeit with the necessity of special jumpsuits. The BridgeClimb website outlines ticket prices ranging from $179 to $260, contingent on the chosen experience.
The Obamas’ presence in Australia is part of the former president’s speaking tour. On Tuesday, March 28, he addressed an event in Sydney, with another speech scheduled in Melbourne on Wednesday, March 29, as noted by AmCham.
Throughout their journey to Australia, the former first couple appeared to thoroughly enjoy themselves. Since Barack concluded his presidential term in 2017, the duo has embarked on various vacations together. Amidst commemorating significant milestones like birthdays, anniversaries, and Valentine’s Day, they have intermittently shared glimpses of their vacations via Instagram. Back in February, Obama tweeted a stunning snapshot of them on a terrace, set against a city skyline and trees, extending Valentine’s Day wishes to his wife and expressing how she fills his life with fulfillment. He shared on Instagram, “Each day feels like an escapade with you.”