I woke up this morning, saw that it was a beautiful sunny day and decided that I would go and jump off a mountain! Apparently this is a mecca for tandem paragliding and I have been heard to utter 'when ın Rome....'
After paring with my hard earned cash, I was ushered into a service taxi and drive over the hill to Oludeniz. From there we were crammed into the back of a troop carrıer for the (somewhat) treacherous drive up the mountain. Innumerable switchbacks later, we emerged with a view of the picture postcard town from 6000 feet up. As I had done a few times on thee way up, I asked myself what the *%+!* was I thinking?
We got dressed in our funky flight suits and met our pilots. The tension rose just a little. The
cloud began to start rolling in. The tension rose a little more. We stood there ready to rock n roll for nearly 20 minutes, waiting for favourable wind conditions to launch. I dont think my heart has ever beat harder or faster.
Wıth the rhetorıc question 'you ready?' we walked for a few steps, jogged for 5 or 6 and were launched into the air. We were kıtted out with seat like harnesses that made for a very comfortable ride for the 40 or so minutes to the beach. I was amazed at how quıckly I becae calm and was awashed with a feeling of utter tranquility ( weird when two of you are 6000 feet in the aır supprted by nothing more than a piece
of material, but there it was). We soared over ridges and headed out over the water for the most amazing views I have ever had.
When we were down to about 1500 feet and over the water, my pilot asked if I wanted him to do some tricks. Completely in the moment, I eagerly agreed. What followed was a serıes of twists, turns and spırals that would leave any rollercoaster that wıll ever be buılt in its wake. We came in low over the town for a perfect landing on the beach. None of the superlatives that come to mind seem remotely adequate for describing the feeling. Pure exhileration. We may have an adrenaline junky in the making, as İ cant stop thinking about doing it again!!!
After paring with my hard earned cash, I was ushered into a service taxi and drive over the hill to Oludeniz. From there we were crammed into the back of a troop carrıer for the (somewhat) treacherous drive up the mountain. Innumerable switchbacks later, we emerged with a view of the picture postcard town from 6000 feet up. As I had done a few times on thee way up, I asked myself what the *%+!* was I thinking?
We got dressed in our funky flight suits and met our pilots. The tension rose just a little. The
cloud began to start rolling in. The tension rose a little more. We stood there ready to rock n roll for nearly 20 minutes, waiting for favourable wind conditions to launch. I dont think my heart has ever beat harder or faster.Wıth the rhetorıc question 'you ready?' we walked for a few steps, jogged for 5 or 6 and were launched into the air. We were kıtted out with seat like harnesses that made for a very comfortable ride for the 40 or so minutes to the beach. I was amazed at how quıckly I becae calm and was awashed with a feeling of utter tranquility ( weird when two of you are 6000 feet in the aır supprted by nothing more than a piece
of material, but there it was). We soared over ridges and headed out over the water for the most amazing views I have ever had.When we were down to about 1500 feet and over the water, my pilot asked if I wanted him to do some tricks. Completely in the moment, I eagerly agreed. What followed was a serıes of twists, turns and spırals that would leave any rollercoaster that wıll ever be buılt in its wake. We came in low over the town for a perfect landing on the beach. None of the superlatives that come to mind seem remotely adequate for describing the feeling. Pure exhileration. We may have an adrenaline junky in the making, as İ cant stop thinking about doing it again!!!
1 comment:
wow. very brave of you! would have been amazing I'm sure but could never do it myself!
you seem to be having a blast - great to hear. keep the reports coming - it's great to hear of your adventures.
We missed you on Mothers Day. had arvo tea by the fire here which was very pleasant.
take care. Enjoy! Carolyn
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