Kawarau Bridge NZ(Bungy Jumping)

Well, I always said I'd try a Bungy jump, given the opportunity and what better opportunity than to do one at the Kawarau Bridge, home of the Bungy and the original site first used by AJ Hackett in 1988 when he started his commercial enterprise. Feeling a little nervous the day before, but by the time we arrived I just knew I was going to do it and went for a finger-tip touch in the water. The weather was beautiful and I think Pam was more nervous than me!! The jump is only 43m but the last time I tried to fly from a lesser height in 1979, I did quit a lot of damage to my bones!!!! However, secure in the knowledge that this time a tube of latex was going to negate a repeat performance.....I jumped......the water beneath rushed towards me and I just failed to get a finger-tip touch, back up I went and then down again several times....and before I knew it(approx 8 secs), I was coming to a rest and being hauled in from my upside-down position by the guys in the boat beneath me. Thanks to AJ for an unforgettable experience......would I do it again???........probably!!!!!!!!