New Obsession, Please

KT, Nadia And Me

Now here's the thing about me and heights; They've always made me a little bit nervous, I believe that if humans were meant to be that high up we'd have been given longer legs but I've spent the last three years trying to condition myself out of this and so far I think I'm doing pretty well. But still. When Kati lead us out onto the Sky Walk platform and instructed us to let go of our harnesses and shuffle right to the edge, toes over and look down, mate, seriously, I was so fucking tense. It was a half hour buttock work out right there as I forced myself over to the side which was unnervingly close anyway.

Then it was time for a 20 minute stroll around the Sky Tower as Kati told us bits and pieces about the city I was to call home for a year, about the volcanos that surround it etc. I wish I could remember some of the facts to write here but they pretty much left my brain as soon as the entered it on account of the fact my head was still trying to get itself around why it was so high up without a railing. The view is fucking stunning though, its so awesome, such a beautiful city. And its the first time I've seen Auckland without the Sky Tower being in the picture.

Once we were safely back on solid ground we changed out of our bright orange jump suits and into a rather fetching blue and yellow outfit which Nadia prefered because it made her look more like a super hero and less like a death row convict. I have to admit though, I was more worried about the walk than the jump, after The Nevis anything would be possible but still, my mouth was dry and my palms were sweaty, it was like all the moisture had left my gob and gone straight to my hands. It's weird, if I don't have to jump off something I don't like letting go but as soon as I have to go over the edge it's all good. I'm over and falling and loving it.

The Sky Jump is the highest jump in NZ but it's nothing like bungy or the Canyon Swing, it's too controlled. Once you're over the edge there's no freefall, they just lower you down a bit quickly until you reach the bottom where you have to remember to put your feet down and bend your knees or you'll find out what the landing pad tastes like and it might take a while to locate all your teeth. Even if you do remember the landing is far from dignified, you'll probably end up on your hands and knees anyway but it's still worth getting your feet under you if you like the way your face looks.

Loving This Jump Suit

Hovering Over Auckland

But I hard out recommend the walk. The jump is cool too just to say you've done it but either way its a HUGE thank you to Kati for sorting us out with this. Massively appreciated and it totally made my week. Now all I need to do is find a new obsession...