Ziplining

While we were spending the day in the jungle, I got the opportunity to do something I’ve always wanted to try – ziplining. I love flying through the air with trapeze, why wouldn't I like flying through the trees?

It was just as much fun as I imagined it would be. After being strapped into our harnesses, we climbed up to the first platform, were hooked onto the lines, held on tight, and let gravity take over. It was exhilarating flying through the canopy of trees, watching the ending platform getting bigger and bigger until your feet hit the surface and the guide waiting there for you pulled you aboard.

Each time we reached the end of a line, we moved onto the next – each one higher and faster than the last. It was all very enjoyable. I only wish that it had lasted longer. We too quickly reached the last line and were removing our equipment, just as my adrenaline was mounting.

In conclusion, I’ll simply leave you with some pictures of the awesome event:

The three of us all strapped in our harnesses and ready to go.

flying through the canopy with one of the guides, Oscar, waiting at the end platform

all smiles

overlooking one of the longest and fastest lines

our guide, Henry, making his return under the Belize flag