It has been a long time since I have last updated my blog with some news from my life in Australia, but today is worth a post… why?
Well, I have skydived for the first (and not last) time in my life and I must say that it was AWESOME.
I have done my skydive in Wollongong (NSW), about 1.5 hours from Sydney, Australia. The company who operates this “adrenaline provider” is Skydive The Beach Sydney. The instructors are great and very professional and last but not least they know exactly how to chill you out.
Once we got at the check-in and received the proper clothing we were transported to the airport (approx. 20 min). The flight to the 14,000 feet (4.2km, terminal velocity 200km/h) lasts about 25-30 minutes. Thereafter, as soon as a small green light turnes on, you jump out! The free fall lasts 60 seconds (for me were like 10 seconds) and as soon the parachute is open, you still fly for about 5 minutes before landing.
It is very difficult to describe the emotions, sensations, fears, speed and the adrenaline rush you get it, with only words. Therefore, some pictures and the two videos below suit perfectly for this purpose.
Well it is time to stop using powerless words… enjoy the videos and the pictures.
See you on the next update from Downunder.
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