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26 october 2004; WHOEHOE!!

Ok that was the scaryiest thing I ever done. No more scary monsters in my closet before I go to sleep. I just overwon every fear I had. I just jumped 134 meters of a gondel. And it was f*cking scary. My t-shirt is soaked with swet. My heart didn't could go faster. And I never been closer to crying from fear. But Murf you wanted to know everything so I thought I write a little piece about every jump I did over here.

Starting with the Kawarau Bridge Jump(43 meter). This is the most fun jump. And the least scary one. You get tied up with 2 foot to each other. Because it was my first jump I still had the feeling from; oh my god what high. But going towards the jump and standing there I was really calm. No fears and just me and the blue water under me. You have an option to splash if you want. And off course I did one. Although it was a small one because it was pretty chilly. What else? Oh jeah. Once you've jumped they let you down in a boat. And get you back to the nice and firm ground. It's a jump you can do with bare foot. Because I had my flip flops and couldn't jump with them I did it bare foot. Not really more to tell about this one.

Next one is The Ledge Bungy(47 meter). You go up with the gondelier. Where you have a great view from Queenstown. There you have an edge. If you got tied up around your waste and standing for a view on the edge it feels if you jump off a mountain. Into a deep nowhere. It is the best one to ran off. So I did. Although I first freeked out because of the height. But then I jumped and it wasn't that scary anymore. I had some friends with me while I jumped. And there is no better feeling than halfway a jump someone hearing scream; Nicky, you are my hero! And you are just hanging on a rubber string.... After you jump you hang in the middle of nowhere. And they pull you up. Which is far most the scary part. Bare foot is possible. And I had flip flops again, so again bare foot.

Last but surtainly not the worst is the Nevis Bungy(134 meter). This one is the highest in New Zealand. And far out the scaryiest one. You have a drive from 30 minutes to the jump itself. Then you get a look at the side. (I couldn't look so high) After that you go in a gondelier for a few long meters to a station which hangs on some cables in the middle of 2 mountains. The station has a few pieces were you can see how far it is down. (I still didn't dare to watch) After waiting. (heaviest persons first) I was the first girl to jump. I still was in my mind busy with freeking out and nog doing it. They tie first you feet up seperatly. And then attach them together. It is absolutely forbidden to do it bare foot. You have to were good footwear. And then you stand on the edge. Thank god for the trees in the far end. It is a good focus point to not look down. And while your nodding no. And the guy behind you talks to you to just do it. He gives a countdown.And with a deep breath you just jump. I never screamed so loud. And had such a fun time. After 2 bounces back. You pull a red cord which brings you in a sitting position. And then they bring you up. After arriving in the station you have to get back with the scary gondel again. But then it was all worth it. And you did it! (at this jump I overstreched some muscles in my foot)

Adrenaline pumping in your ears and so happy that you did it. Bungy jumping is addicting and absolute fun. But also pretty scary. I loved it! Although I freaked out some times. That's for my bungys in New Zealand..