Like a Monkey

Spent the day literally flying through the canopy of the Thai rainforest. It was ziplining at its best, and one of my favorite activities so far. I need to get back to the room to shower soon, so I'm going to make this one quick with pictures.

This is the belay device they used for us to "abseil" (which is basically like being belayed down from above) in free fall. We fell sharply for about 40 meters, hooked on the backs of our harnesses, before the guys brought us to a halt. It was awesome.

Halfway through our adventure, we stopped for a water break and found this jungle swing. Yayyyyyyy!

This is the view from one of the platforms (we were standing--clipped in--on a platform about six feet square and 60m high)

Stacey demonstrates how we can be so brave while clipped in our harnesses....don't worry, Mom!

On a fun little bridge between platforms, high above the forest floor.