Would you jump Bloukran’s Bungy…?
Bloukran’s bungy is by far, the scariest thing I have done to date! The bungy bridge is situated a short drive from Plettenburg Bay in South Africa and is 216m high (that’s very high!). It’s the highest bungy off a bridge in the world so not for the faint hearted!
Actually I think the walkway to the middle of the bridge was perhaps one of the most scariest parts- that and looking down just before the jump. I had just turned 19 at the time and had no fear. Ok that’s a lie. I was terrified. The drive to the bridge was fine, and so was the part where I had to sign my life away. Even watching other people jump I felt excited more than anything.
Then the nerves started as we were led over the walkway which allows you to see the ground beneath and I was contemplating what the hell I was doing. But then you are there and there’s no time to think. My friend went first, that was scary- seeing her just disappear over the edge!
My turn came around fast and I could feel the butterflies in my stomach as they put on the body harness and wrapped the cord around my ankles. The guys are very funny and relaxed and explain everything along the way trying to put your nerves at ease. Then they take you right to the edge, so much so your toes have to just be over the platform.
“3, 2, 1 BUNGY!”
I looked down. My instant reaction was to step back but the guys have their hands on your shoulder to stop you from going the wrong way. It just felt like the most unnatural direction when one is standing on the edge of a huge drop! Before I have time to change my mind they shout “3, 2, 1 BUNGY!”.
I remember trying to look around at the scenery that was rushing around so fast. Once at the bottom you go back up about 80% of the way but it only feels like 5 metres or so. Everything happens rapidly and before I knew it I was hanging in mid air just laughing to myself. I felt like my feet are slipping but they say it’s a trick of the mind (Still, it was terrifying!).
The guy lowers himself down to you and you’re lifted into a sitting position whilst being pulled back up. I felt relaxed at this point, trying to take in this insane scenario. At the top, relief I think is the main emotion. I was on such a high, it was like I’d just had 10 cans of red bull or something! So glad I did it, what an accomplishment and story to be told! This was a once in a lifetime experience that still gives me butterflies now!
Have you jumped Bloukran’s bungy? Or would you?! Comment below.
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