Hang gliding over Rio

The coolest thing of the whole trip was hang gliding! Over Rio! We did this right after the favela tour sorta spur of the moment so I was wearing flip flops! I got pictures taken while I was flying, so I will scan them in later. I did catch Dav taking off. It was simply amazing; the closest to what I imagine it must feel like to be a bird.

We had to run off a ramp off a mountain which was a bit scary. I was told that even if I stopped running, my tandem flight guide (last pic - I sure felt close to him) could still carry me. I thought I ran the whole way, but apparently I stopped. I also thought I'd scream out loudly; instead I wimpered like a little animal. Yet once gliding, I smiled and totally enjoyed myself. I want to do more of that!

Dav got a DVD made so I'm sure he'll link to that.