So there happens to be a bridge about an hour from Knysna where the world’s largest bungee jump is located. Gio hasn’t been able to let it go since we first heard about it… So the last big surprise of Gio’s birthday weekend involved a trip to the infamous bridge. I totally was going to sit it out because I didn’t want to pay… until I realized how many times will I be in Africa… at the world’s largest bungee jump?! Okay it can’t be that bad.
By far the most terrifying and exhilarating experience of my life. Half the terror was walking out to the middle of the bridge. I held up the entire group with my slow walking, inconsolable shrieking, and frequent breaks before arriving at the jump site. As soon as you get out to the middle it’s like Cedar Point… techno music is blaring (thought of you, Ellsper) and the workers are running around teasing and taunting nervous wrecks like me. They tie up your feet, clip on a bungee to your harness… then when it’s your turn you hop to the edge of the bridge with two Africans at your side… get a big one, two, three, BUNGEE! And you have to jump / free fall forward. I still cannot believe I jumped.
I bought the DVD for you all to watch if you wish. It starts out with me announcing my concern over the fact that I need to blow my nose. So glad they caught that on tape.
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OH my goodness RENEE, that sounds sooooo amazing!! I can't wait to see this video!!! You go girl ;)
ReplyDeleteoh my goodness ... I don't think I could ever do that! Can't wait to see the video!
ReplyDeleteAwesome, Bloukrans, you did it! Did it feel like your eyes were going to pop out of your face at the very bottom? How did you like the ride back up when they unhook the bungy? I want to see the pictures. http://www.faceadrenalin.com/
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