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
Of chance meetings Posted on October 30, 2005October 30, 2005 I thought my time in Paris would be spent alone. Not that I had any problems. With its efficient rail and bus system, Paris is very much geared for tourists and it is difficult to get lost. I covered quite a lot of ground in the three days I was there. Including walking up the Champs-Elysees from Franklin Roosevelt station and the Eiffel Tower from Trocadera Gardens station, just as Jag had suggested (thanks Jag!). I especially loved the Louvre (where my head started spinning after a few hours) and the Moulin Rouge, the Basilica of Sacre Coeur and that whole bargain shopping stretch at Montmarte. 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
A journey along the Brahmaputra Posted on March 10, 2006March 13, 2006 Just finished this really interesting travel book called River Dog. I found it most enthralling since it takes a lot to undertake a journey of this nature. Not only is it fraught with dangers and risks of all kinds; but the Himalayas, Tibet and Arunachal are not very friendly terrains… 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
Cycling Reaching the half-way mark: It’s the journey, not the destination! Posted on September 18, 2018September 18, 2018 It’s rather crazy how time flies. I was just looking back to a few weeks ago (8 now!) when I started off on my challenge. A few days ago, I hit my 50 day goalpost. I now have 45 more days to go. So what did I achieve so far… 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