Bungee jumping is one of the most extreme sports ever invented, an adrenaline rush like no other, and of course, we had to try it. I went to Bicholim, Goa(India)
We had made our bookings well ahead of time to get the desired time slot and the required day for this nerve wracking experience.
As we entered the bungy center from the car park, we saw some pictures of previous jumpers and shop with all kinds of bungy souvenirs. When we checked in for our bungy the staff at the reception asked us to fill in a health questionnaire and sign a liability and indemnity waiver form. We were then asked to empty our pockets and remove all loose items basically anything we could loose while jumping, and then we were asked to step on the scales! Our weight was written on the back of our hand with thick felt pen, so the bungy instructors at the bridge know how to calculate the length of our bungy rope. We then headed to the bridge and watched a few jumpers go first.
We got into our safety harnesses waiting in queue for our turn. Once it was my turn I sat down on the platform, facing my jump instructor. He started by putting my legs together and wrapping a thick towel around my lower legs and ankles.
Then he fastened the towel really tightly with some sort of harness which was later connected to the end of my bungy rope. My mind was blank and my spine getting chill.
As I walked towards the edge of the ledge and bend down to see the artificial pond. I am usually not scared of heights but jumping off the edge is another thing. I told him I needed a minute and then took a deep breath and took the plunge when the instructor went 3 - 2 - 1 - Bungy!!! After a few bounces, the bridge crew lowered my bungy rope, and I saw a yellow raft approaching towards me and asked me to grab the pole they are holding out while I was still tied to my rope upside down. They then remove the harnesses once you are lying in the raft.
It was a magical experience which gives you memories of life💙🤞🏻
