North Star to Southern Cross

6/27/08

paragliding


Andrew also went paragliding this month...Jen was a bit chicken and elected to stay home. She saves her money for lattes and La Concha visits. Andrew had a great time, and it did indeed look very safe. He flew over Cochabamba tandem with his guide. Here´s a quick video of his flight (or really, the landing):

4 comments:

David said...

That looks like a lot of fun. It is something I have wanted to do but it has always seemed too complicated to actually do it. :) I'm glad you guys are getting to see the area. I look forward to seeing you in a couple of months.

Anonymous said...

wow, it seems like you came in really fast. Did it feel like that to you? that was so fun to experience it with you...and such a safe way to do it:) Sara

Andrew and Jen said...

It was indeed fun, but not sure I would pay the money to make it a hobby. The landing was actually very soft. I can show you a picture in the future, but I was sitting in a heavily padded seat when I landed...actually makes for a very comfortable flight and landing. - Andrew

DAD said...

Couldn't get the video to come up on my computer - too cheap to pay for the speed I think is the problem )~:{ I didn't know they had seats. I thought you hung parallel in straps. Can't say I would find it fun though - too scary. ART