09 October 2005

Bridge Swinging and Abseiling

The random sketchy bridge. No, not sketchy. Just worn down and a little ... rustic.

The bridge came complete with this lovely sign warning us of the dangers of standing next to one another. Comforting thought when you are depending on the bridge to keep your harness together.
Speaking of the harness, this is what it looked like. Not too bulky!

So, here I am, all strapped in and waiting to jump off of the edge. You can see how your back is to the ground below. You can hear the river rushing beneath you, and it was fairly higher than it has been because of all the rain that day. Don't be fooled by my smile, I really am a fair bit nervous.
But of course, I got over it and jumped off the bridge. I'm in New Zealand, I don't have time to be nervous. Scared people don't do anything fun, and this was fun!
And finally, me looking hot in my stylishly battered old wetsuit. Not really complaining, though, it did keep me warm in the river!

1 Comments:

At 9:45 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

ARE YOU CRAZY??? Do you not remember that you had back surgery as a little girl??? Do you have a death wish?? Oh, child....what a boring life you will lead when, and if, you ever do come home! Please don't plan on any sort of jumping excursions while I'm visiting. Hiking sounds like fun. I've even rappeled down a kapok tree in Costa Rica. But I didn't get whiplash or cuts or bruises. See you soon!
Love,
Mom

 

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