Updated: March 17, 2022 – Paragliding Experience
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My first attempt on this tandem paragliding, and it was amazing. It was incredible. I was terrified, but the feeling of being in the air was so exciting!
A few years ago, I was with my colleague in a car, and I saw something floating in the air.
‘Do you want to try one of those?’ he asked.
‘What’s that?’ I responded spontaneously.
‘Paragliding!—Seeing the world in a whole different dimension.’ As he drove past a row of shops.
And now, I am experiencing a paragliding adventure. I saw a few youngsters carrying their gigantic bags containing the paragliding wings walking up the path to the top of the hill. At the top of the mountain, I could see the mesmerising tea plantation across the valley as I could feel the chilly breeze of fresh air.
I waited patiently, excited about the adventure to come, while the wing was getting ready by the paragliding pilot.
The guide set up the equipment and helped me with the harness. We checked everything for safety. They then attached me to the pilot behind me and were prepared to go! As he lifted the wing and, I ran forward together with him. Both of us folded our legs backwards. I felt suspended in the air. We were airborne!
Everything suddenly became so magical! I saw kids running and waving at us from below. Cars were going about their own routine on the windy roads, without a care in the world. I was up there, gliding through the air and having the time of my life.
Being above everything, flying in the paraglider, made me feel small. It made the world feel minute, given that everything was just beneath my feet. It also made my concerns, problems, and thoughts seem remote. Up there in the sky, nothing matters.
Looking at a bigger picture suddenly became so true, because the feeling of open-air flying compared to enclosed flight in an airline was a new and totally different feeling. All that I could experience was purity, serenity, and divine.
The paragliding wing brought us up and down the virgin forest mountain. It was just beautiful, incredibly calming and I have time. I really enjoyed the flight and took in the world from above. Soon after flying for about 15 minutes, we headed towards the landing. We glided in and landed safely on our feet on an open field. Unique tandem paragliding experience!
‘Once you have tasted flight; you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return.’—Leonardo da Vinci
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This sounds just amazing! I’m normally afraid of flying (in an airplane) but this seems less dangerous. I love how you finish with Leonardo’s quote!
Hi Joanna. It is safe as there is a pilot behind you, during your flight. You only live once, so live your life to the fullest.
it looks so fun – you are brave
Thanks Nancy. You must try this at least once in your life time.