Fear is Temporary, Regret is Forever

I woke up at 6:30 on June 5 with a wee bit of a hangover, but more just a thirst for water that we didn't have available in the apartment. I went to the kitchen to boil something I could drink and watched the sunrise of the porch as I waited. After drinking down the hot but still thirst quenching glass I went back to bed for a few hours.

Kinan and Anna rented two cars for the day, and after a not-so-quick stop at the grocery store for staples, we carefully made our way to Tsitsikamma National Park and Blourkrans. The two hour drive was highlighted by the learning of the new traffic laws—such as driving on the left side of the road, driving on the shoulder to allow others to pass, and watching out for baboons (and yes, we did see a pack of fighting baboons crossing the road). We finally got to our destination and huge sign welcomed us as we pulled off the highway just before crossing the dooming bridge in the distance—FACE ADRENALIN—fear is temporary, regret is forever. I walked to the office, pulled out my card and signed a safety form before allowing myself to really think about what I was getting myself into. What was this crazy activity you ask?

I BUNGY JUMPED off of the Guinness World Record Highest jump!! A 700 foot free fall before bouncing back to the top and falling again. I have pictures and video to prove it! Go to www.faceadrenalin.com to check out the place I jumped.

The whole thing is sort-of a blur. I was fourth or fifth to go out of the five in our group that were jumping and spent so much time purposely not thinking about the crazy act I was getting myself into, that I had jumped and it was over with before I could even process it. All I remember is asking the guys who tied me up if they had double checked everything and then 5-4-3-2-1-JUMP and I was flying off of the bridge toward the water below. No sooner could I take a breath than I felt myself tug back through the air and fall again—it was so exhilarating! I am so ready to go skydiving whenever I get the chance. I think I am addicted to Adrenalin. Anybody want to join?

We walked the see through catwalk back to the parking lot and made our way back to Port Elizabeth. No body remembered to ask Ashley how to get back to our apartment from the bridge, but we eventually made it with only a few minor detours and hesitations. We heated up leftovers from the night before and went to bed early. My head hurt a little from the blood rushing, but as far as I can tell no major injuries from the situation:-)