We were up early to get a bit of breakfast in us before driving to Taupo. The drive from here in Rotorua to Taupo is around 1 hour, so we left with plenty of time.
We needed to be at the location for 12:00, but we got there around 11:30.
We were doing a skydive at Skydive Taupo! We decided on the 15000ft skydive and Kim booked the handheld camera for herself.
We arrived and were greeted with a very happy set of employees which made everyone calm. That being said, neither of us were really nervous.
It was us two and Tom doing the skydive today!
We all sat and went through the information and safety videos and then went and got all suited up. We had a jumpsuit and harness on, an old school pilot hat and some thin plastic goggles.
We waited for around 5/10 minutes and then it was our turn! We met our tandem masters who introduced themselves. Kim had a kiwi guy and Tom & Curtis had Germans.
We all crammed into the plane and off we went.
The climb took about 20 minutes and during that time, we had to use oxygen masks as we got too high to breath!
Eventually, it was time.
Kim was the first of the three of us to go, followed by Tom and then Curtis as he was stuck at the back of the plane.
What an amazing experience! The first fall is a shock and takes your breath away, but it was an incredible view and a surreal feeling.
We had 75 seconds of freefall followed by 4 to 5 minutes of crusing with the parachute, and we got to control the parachute too!
Once we landed, we were all super happy and super glad we did it.
We went out for a spot of lunch after. We went to a place called Dixies at which Curtis had a Cuban Sandwich and Kim had potato wedges with multiple toppings including sour cream and chilli sauce.
We then drove the 1 hour trip backto the house and just completely chilled out. Tom went for a bike ride so we waited for him to come back and then we had a similar dinner as yesterday.
Tomorrow is a chilled day, we think!
Poroporoaki!
– Mr & Mrs Hale
Mr & Mrs Hale 