Absolutely bricking it at "mission control", I along with an Irish couple, suited and harnessed up ready to take the lift to the deck! Wearing an orange oompa loompa suit I set out on to the platform. On the way out, we saw a couple of men performing the cable guided base jump "Sky Jump" from the same platform, travelling 85kmh towards the platform target below. Looking down I felt dizzy!
Soon however we were out onto the 360 walkway and underway! We looked below and out across the horizons, taking in the beautiful views and gleaming sun of the harbours! First challenge - take hands off the harness. Second challenge, put toes close to the edge. We then looked out and learnt more about aucklands history, the various mono genetic volcano hills, and landmarks of the city. Time for a new challenge, sit down into harness and edge backwards until only toes are left on the walkway - and let go of the rope! It was scary, but once done once not so bad and easy to repeat. Challenge 4 finally, was to lean forward In harness, over the edge looking directly down. The height really kicked in then! It was a fabulous experience and I thoroughly enjoyed being able to take in the views in such a way, it would have been nice however to get another walk around, or back the same way. It was however great fun.
It was soon afternoon and time to travel over to dads cousin As for the afternoon and night. Another day, another bus and I was there. Still gleaming sunshine as I stepped off the bus and made the short walk. For the afternoon we visited MOTAT (Museum of Transport and Technology) and had a quick tour around the Victorian village, steam house, Hillary exhibition, phone evolution, and mirror maze!! All great fun! :)
It was soon tired and home time for little lads F and Al, and we were back watching How to train your pet dragon, and making pizza for tea! An incredibly relaxing evening of wine and the Olympics, and a good nights sleep is in order!
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