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I woke up at 9ish today...had a bit of a lie in and then had some breakfast before heading out to do my BUNGY JUMP!!! I had to catch the gondola up the mountain about 11:30am and then headed to the bungy site called the AJ Hackett Ledge Bungy. I checked in and filled out all the forms and at this stage couldn't stop my legs from shaking. It was very high!!
I walked out onto the platform where they put me into the straps and belts and buckles and then sat on a chair for a couple of minutes while I watched other people go. And then before I knew it, "Lauryn, you're up next!" Okay at this stage i was just thinking...Am I crazy??? He hooked me onto the bungy rope and then made me come up to the front for a photo...i didn't really want to go anywhere near the edge because me and heights are not good together...He kept saying, "C'mon a few steps further". And then i stepped back and he shouted 3-2-1 BUNGY!! At this stage I thought to myself if I don't do it now i'm never going to so i just ran and jumped off the edge! It's the weirdest most scary feeling ever! I kept thinking, "umm...where is this rope and when is it going to pull!" Eventually it did and I bounced a few times and then was left hanging in the air on the edge of a mountain while they hoisted me back up to the ledge. That was the worst part because i was just hanging on for dear life. With the bridge bungys they hoist you down into a boat so it's not so bad!
I must say though that although it was so scary I was so proud of myself today and to think that I did it all on my own - noone was there! The adrenalin rush was incredible after I stopped shaking from fright!! I bought the DVD even though it was expensive but I wanted it as a momento!! I've uploaded onto the videos section of this site if you want to have a look! (Be prepared for A LOT of screaming!!)
I met a guy called Ashley from London last night so we're going out with Sarah and Ali for some dinner at a place called 'Red Rocks' which will be awesome and then hopefully go out and experience the Queenstown nightlife!!
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