Take a jump! Posted on December 16, 2004 Everyone who’s been bungee jumping usually has one thing to say, “It’s better than —” (fill up with whatever gives you the greatest thrill)! If you haven’t tried it yet, go for it at the Palace Grounds. It’s on till December 19th. It’s a high you won’t get to experience otherwise! I remember my first jump. It was on New Year’s Day, 2002. I thought I’d do something different to start off the year. Along with a friend of mine (the rest all chickened out!), I went to Mumbai’s Andheri Stadium where the event was being organized. It was amazing to watch the expressions of folks as they came off from the jump. Priceless! I had seen a line of screaming, ecstatic men and women, till my turn came. It was a little scary as the ascent to the jumping point began. I concentrated on the view around the stadium as the crane took me higher. I had never seem Mumbai from such a height (it looked rather beautiful too!). At the top, the instructor, in his calmest voice (he had a lot of practice after all) says, “It’s really easy. Just pretend you’re falling into your bed with nice cushions to fall back on.” That was it. And I jumped. The moment (unfortunately) lasts only a few seconds. But it was the most exhilerating feeling I’ve experienced. One of those things you simply have to do at least once in your life. Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Print (Opens in new window) Print Sports & Adventure
Living A monsoon ride to Linger Posted on June 22, 2010March 25, 2011 4 motorbikes 5 musketeers Generous doses of rain Dollops of delicious food Loads of scenic routes and trails Platefuls of hot bhajjiya A few bottles of Coorg wine to taste And 1 place to Linger around Mix all of them and shake generously. And voila – you get a perfect… Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Print (Opens in new window) Print Read More
Tour of the Nilgiris: Day 1 and 2 Posted on December 17, 2009December 28, 2009 On Day 1, we made it from Bangalore to Mysore via the National Highway. It wasn’t the most pleasant stretch in terms of traffic, but I was just glad that I could get this part over with. With trucks and other high speed vehicles all moving at break neck speeds and honking continuously, it’s not really conducive to cyclists. But after lunch on the road, we reached our destination – the comfortable Hotel Regaalis and even got some time to take in some sightseeing in the evening. Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Print (Opens in new window) Print Read More
In the shade of the silver oak Posted on July 14, 2008July 14, 2008 If you want a short break, but don’t want to venture out too far from the city, Nandi Hills is a good option. The only problem though is that all sorts of crowds land up there by mid-morning and it seems more like a mela out there during the weekends. Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Print (Opens in new window) Print Read More
mmmmmmmmmm…i so badly wanna!! but i’m kinda scared the rope will snap!!!! 🙂 chicken?? mmmmm…..are the safety measures good?! Reply
I kept hearing people talk about the thrill of the jump … so I went to investigate (few years ago) I picked lunchtime when there was not much crowd,paid at the counter and climbed the long ladder and jumped … It was fun & new but hey I did not feel exhilarated … so I go the counter immediately pay again,climb the really long ladder again and jump … still … it felt like my expectations were higher than what I actually experienced … maybe basejumping with a bungee would be exciting … it is on my ‘to do ‘ list… To me falling of a snow slope,sliding down at great speeds and then arresting myself to a stop was more exciting than the bungee jump from a 100+ feet… Reply
All I can say is, Wait till you parajump ! There’s nothing like the rush you get, when you jump from 40,000 ft from above the earth. And the best part is, you are falling like a stone. Just a rip chord between you and death. Now that’s what you call a high. 🙂 Reply
Yeah! Prasant that is a good thought … I will do it sometime before I age into oblivion 🙂 ps: only thing to keep in mind is that – no extreme sport comes without risk … take care all .. Reply
i think there are easier ways to get thrill in life… if a jump could give you kick.. maybe so be it.. i for one cant imagine doing it ever in my life… i have a phobia for all things shaking and falling…. Reply
besides all this… i was looking for tripod today… now i am not able to decide between tall or medium height electronic controller attached or regular one… any suggestions ?? Reply
Bungee looks and sounds like loads of fun. But me trying to Bungee…?? Hmmmm! Btw Anita, check out our new foodblog… http://tancancook.blogspot.com Reply