Bungee Jumping!

I have now been bungee jumping! This was one of those things that I always thought would be amazing, but I never thought I would actually do it. So basically, I dove into the Nile River from a platform 135 ft up with a big rubber band attached to my feet. It was incredible!

Jinja, Uganda. December 4, 2006

(Four of us jumped and Becca R. came along for support and to take pictures.)

(The Nile River)


(This is the platform that we jumped off of.)

(The stairs we had to climb to get to the platform.)


(They meant "wait")


(Waiting anxiously for our turn!)


(Getting Ready)


(This is how they wrapped our feet.)


(Moments before jumping.)


(Three, Two, One....Bungee!)


(Hanging Around!)

(Bungee Jumpers: Me, Laurie, Becca E., Heidi)

(Us with our Bungee Master, Phillip)

(Sometimes I still can't believe I actually did it!)