YES! We got to go up and skydive today! Alice and I were lucky enough to jump together! Alice went first, then I followed. We had photography and videos done. Our jump was at 13,000 ft with a free-fall of 9,000 ft. (approx. 50 sec). I was a bit nervous but also excited at the same time. Alice was fearless. I was ok until we had to step out of the plane...I was thinking "what the ... am I doing?!". But then we did it and it was all good. I guess it also helped that I only saw clouds beneath me. I did not feel like we were falling at all -- it was like being steady but with a lot of wind on me. I screamed when we jumped but I didn't hear anything. Hmm, either nothing came out or maybe the sound dissipated. When he opened the parachute, I felt like we shot up into the air. But in reality, we just stopped falling. Funny, eh?
After falling through the clouds, I saw the ground below. It was so beautiful and everything was so surreal. What an amazing experience! I would definitely do it again! So, who's turning 30 next...hmmm? ;D
Addendum:
Later that evening, Alice and I were "surprised" by our birthday Pavlovas with '3' and '0' candles. Thanks Magda and Kim!
4 comments:
I am so proud of you for taking the literal plunge!! What an excellent way for you to begin your 3rd decade.
Now it's my turn to skydive. You could not have picked a better location to partake in something new. Is this trip all about firsts?
;)
p.s. bowling is on!! you're gonna some more fun as soon as you get back...
i'm so glad you enjoyed skydiving and more importantly, everything went well and safely! hehe. i think i would wet my pants if i tried skydiving. anyway, happy birthday!!! yay!
i made a food blog finally!!
check it:
http://farflungflavor.blogspot.com/
can't wait to hear more stories...
:) al
Can't wait to hear more. I guess it won't be until you get back...
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