As I shared in my previous blog during my weekend trip at Treasure mountain, I am excited to share my experience upon trying giant Seesaw and high swing. I know a lot of us had tried those when we were kids! It was one of the typical rides in the park! Yet, what if bringing it to the highest level?
I was resting in this hammock place under the shade of the tree after getting tired from wandering around.
I didn't expect this to be a great spot, as I could see the different reactions of those trying the ride. Regardless of gender, they mainly shout, curse, and even begged the resort staff to stop as they are thrown in the air! Thus, most of the time, the person in charge doesn't obey the request, as they want them to enjoy instead of wasting their money. That intrigued me, and thankful some of my companions agreed to try the ride. I couldn't do the seesaw alone!
There was an obstacle course, and a high swing was already included, and you needed to pay $6 and $3 for the Seesaw. Quite affordable compared to the amusement park.
And here it is!..............
The High Swing
Before anything else, of course, wearing proper gear was required for safety purposes. There was one resort staff that was assigned to assist.
And that was me, can't contain my excitement!
My officemates tried first as I was busy taking videos of them and some photos! I was laughing as I got a chance to capture some of their wacky faces! I had something to tease them about.
Suddenly, I was called by one of them as now, it's my turn, finally!
I was already set to fly but our guide was checking my seat belt first! I was laughing at their reactions earlier, but I felt nervous already! To be added, they teased me and even told the guide to give all his force in throwing me!
What the? So I answered them; Lol, don't me, I am not scared, not weak!
That made them laugh and say; well, let us see!
After a short briefing and already ready, I was thrown in the air! Darn! I couldn't restrain myself, and I screamed!, Yes, screaming while laughing while holding tight to the ropes as I was afraid I might fall! Silly, I won't, as there was a harness.
Am I heavy? Sorry man! I just ate a full breakfast!
One, two, three swings and shouting at least I am not cursing, lol! As I swung back, I felt the guide use his entire force and throw me back in the air! I felt like I was higher than the trees and could see some people below, watching me with awe!
Did I reach the sky? Whoaaa! That was too high! No wonder why a lot were screaming! Yeah, even some men!
It doesn't end up there; I mean that journey fighting the fear of heights. As I mentioned earlier, I will be trying the giant Seesaw.
If you have noticed, in my picture above, you can see the other side of the Seesaw and some portion of the obstacle course that I will be sharing next time. I don't know how high it could be. The swing and the latter could maybe, enough to make your knee weak and shaky.
My partner for the seesaw was my male office mate, and he let me choose which side I wanted to seat. With the desire to have a wonderful background, I was the one who was lifted first! Ehh, that seat was already down on the ground, and the other one for my officemate was still up high. As the operator was slowly maneuvering, me slowly getting up up up! Gosh, I couldn't help but feel tense.
Holding tight, like my life depends on it! As it continues ascending and upon reaching the peak, I felt it bump up like you are riding in a car and hitting a hump! Shocked and unprepared, I din cursed out loud!
Who wouldn't if it was this high?
Then I heard our guide and the one operating saying ; Okay, Ma'am; you may now take a selfie. I brought my body bag and phone with me as my partner demanded I should so I could take a picture of him and vice versa. With shaky hands, I took my phone and posed for a selfie but, I couldn't! My hands were shakey same with my knees, and I might drop my phone any moment! With that, I responded *thanks for giving me enough time, but I couldn't manage.
And so, the once-in-a-lifetime experience begin!
After a few rounds, I felt at ease, and my muscles relaxed. The nervousness was gone, and I even managed to strike a pose and stand up without holding onto the steel bar!
It also matters that my colleagues were shouting and cheering me up! They kept saying, Lhes, common stand up, raise your hands, face here and there. Don't worry; you have a harness so you won't fall, silly!
Proud to say I did! It was my first time doing such activities, and it was worth it! The view above was even fantastic.
I attached a video and if happened you watched, you an heard me screaming. Aside from I couldn't contain myself; I actually wanted to shout to release those stressed I felt for the past weeks, lol.
How about you? Have you tried some extreme outdoor activities?
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