Today, Dan and I went bungee jumping....and, not only that, we went bungee jumping at the HIGHEST BUNGEE JUMP IN THE WORLD. I figure, if you've never been bungee jumping, why not start with the best one? Since it's only a short drive from Plettenberg Bay, where we are staying, the decision was an easy one.
The Bloukrans River Bridge Bungee Jump is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's highest bungee jump, at 216 meters. In fact, the bounce-back is higher than the Victoria Falls Bungee Jump, which is the #3 highest in the world. (The #2 is in New Zealand somewhere)
It was exhilarating! Here are some pictures.
First up, here is a picture of the bridge. Look closely...at the center of the bridge is a platform where we jumped from.
Me getting strapped in.
Jumping off, and thinking "What the hell did I just do?!"
Falling!
Getting lifted back up to the bridge.
Dude, that was totally awesome.
All of us who jumped, along with the bungee staff (who are all awesome and amazingly friendly by the way).
And, as always, Dan has good pictures on his blog as well.
2 comments:
Hi Omar - Thanks for taking me with you on your bungie jump. Since this is the only way I would ever even think of standing on anything up that high, is through your pictures.
Have you ever done this before? Did you know the people who ran the jump?
I hope you're having a wonderful holiday break. Please keep writing in your blog. I love the stories, even the one of the traditional healer ceremony. It makes South Africa feel closer and more personal.
Shelley Layer (Erica's Mom)
Hi Omar...I guess I should introduce myself. I am one of Erica's close friends from high school. The one time I have gotten to talk to her since she has been there, she mentioned you, so I know this has to be good. I just wanted to say hello and that it looks like you are having a fabulous time. Take care!
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