Every muscle in my body tensed as I glared down at the feet dangling below me. There was the Earth. So small. So far away. For just a split second I almost forgot where I was. I had never seen the Earth from this view point before. Sure I’d peered out of plane windows many times, but this was different.
The cold air stung my face and burned my eyes. Uncontrollable tears skimmed my face. Still, I couldn’t stop staring. I couldn’t look away. The Earth is truly stunning.
Then I felt the tap. Oh shit. It’s time. Eyes shut. Head back. Hold breath. Jump.
Well more like, fall…
Before I had any time to protest, my chipmunk-like cheeks were flapping away in the wind.
We rolled and we tumbled. Gaining speed. Faster. Faster. I tried to catch a breath but it was impossible. 125 MPH. Tap. Shoot pulled. Ears popped. Glide. Whoa. What the hell just happened?
It all happened too fast to process. Weirdly, just before the jump, I felt ready. I wanted to jump out of the plane – words I never thought would come out of my mouth. The rush was surreal.
Go ahead. Ask me. Would I do it again? Ab-sol-fucking-lutely.
Disclaimer. Some of these pictures are a bit hilarious, but I’m an awkward person and I’m not afraid to admit it. I learned to laugh at myself a longgggg, long time ago.
And … drum roll please ….. I SURVIVED!
Did you know that you’re more likely to experience death by bee sting than be killed skydiving. Yeah … I looked up all the statistics beforehand… Couldn’t help it …
I (& my parents) would like to give a big thanks to Skydive Switzerland for returning me to Earth safe and sound!
Also, did I forget to mention that heights give me the heebie jeebies? I figured if I was going to conquer my fear, why not do it in one of the top skydiving locations in the world ….. It even made #1 here! No, it was NOT cheap. Yes. It was worth it.
Have you ever been Skydiving? Would you like to try it?
Linkin’ up with Bonnie for a very special Travel Tuesday today! I’ve been nominated to be a host! 😀 More Tuesday posts comin’ at ya….
I have never been skydiving but we were just talking about it. I don’t think it’s on the top of my list but I would definitely go with someone that invites me. And the pictures are awesome 🙂
Thanks Isabel!! It’s a pretty crazy experience! 😀
Skydiving is definitely not for me! Glad I can live vicariously through your pictures…! It does look like you had a great time, but I’m still not tempted at ALL!
It’s definitely not for everyone @anestingnomad:disqus!
What a great post, seeing the mountains from that view must have been incredible, they look so beautiful. However, skydiving scares me so much and I just don’t think I could do it, eek!! Well done to you!
Trust me Marcella.. this was NO easy task! I was freaking out for weeks beforehand.. In my head, it was just something that had to be done 😀
I was almost talked into skydiving in Interlaken by an Australian instructor in a bar – but it was raining the next day!! I went there specifically to do paragliding or something and never got to – absolutely going back for something like that! Also YAY TRAVEL TUESDAY HOST! <3 <3
Absolutely go back! I’m not just saying this … it was UNREAL! And I know! So excited! Yay Travel Tuesday!!
I would love to go skydiving near snow covered mountains, the only time I ever did it was at a beach in Mexico.. and I would definitely do it again!
A beach in Mexico doesn’t sound half bad … ;D
Oh man- great pics! I did skydiving once and though it was on my bucket list I have zero interested in doing it again. The freefall part made me feel extremely nauseous for hours after it was over. Definitely don’t want to feel like that again!
This is incredible! These pics are awesome 😀
Oh my gosh! I don’t think I could ever have the courage to go skydiving!! I’m not that scared of heights but I can’t stand the feeling of falling! I can’t even do roller coasters because of it. What did it feel like? I’ve heard from some people that you don’t really get the falling feeling because the wind pressure up is so strong. Gorgeous pics btw!!
Holy crap this is actually amazing. What an amazing view to do it in too! Thanks for sharing 🙂
unREAL! i am freaking out! we are heading to interlaken next week but don’t have this booked — hhaa we have to do it next time!
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This looks INCREDIBLE! What an amazing experience 😀
That just looks amazing!! I have a friend who is a skydive instructor out there – that just might be the company he works with!