tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-792745986850454057.post7304629448534894921..comments2023-06-01T08:48:30.536-07:00Comments on BIKE WITH JACKIE: A raft, some family and jazz handsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09505661913107994459noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-792745986850454057.post-26468657385316907672011-05-21T08:16:56.241-07:002011-05-21T08:16:56.241-07:00The drops were pretty subtle, though, Marla, sprea...The drops were pretty subtle, though, Marla, spread out over several lateral feet. So it wasn't as scary as I initially imagined. There were a few roller coaster-like moments, though, and that was fun. Once I moved past the initial fear and anxiety. ;-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09505661913107994459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-792745986850454057.post-36452335204225540042011-05-21T08:09:44.414-07:002011-05-21T08:09:44.414-07:00All I can say is "drops of 30 feet!!!" O...All I can say is "drops of 30 feet!!!" OK, I love white water rafting but that does sound scary. Glad you had a blast!Marla Markmannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-792745986850454057.post-56534546888009664082011-05-08T07:52:12.876-07:002011-05-08T07:52:12.876-07:00Heather,
I've tried ziplining as well, thoug...Heather, <br /><br />I've tried ziplining as well, though not as successfully. I couldn't make myself jump off the platform and had to be helped down. I'll try it again some time, though, now that I see someone else feared and conquered it. Good to know. Thanks for sharing that. <br /><br />Julie,<br /><br />Maybe this is crazy, but I didn't even think about how much time I'd be gone really. I just marked the time off on my calendar and planned my best around it. So why not just set the date and mark it on your calendars and see what happens? A year and a half isn't that far away, you're right, but you can find a travel agent who can help you get the trip you'd like best. Also, if a cruise doesn't work, maybe you can book stays in a few of the countries and travel that way. You'd probably see more.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09505661913107994459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-792745986850454057.post-47586292514558763642011-05-07T20:55:33.545-07:002011-05-07T20:55:33.545-07:00A 15 day vacation? So jealous! The "only&qu...A 15 day vacation? So jealous! The "only" time we even thought about spending that much time on vacation is when we talked about taking a 10-12 day mediterranean cruise when our daughter graduates from college. We keep saying we're going to do it, but it's now 1.5 years away and it isn't booked yet? Hmmm...Juliehttp://auntyjuju.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-792745986850454057.post-43842116563485702172011-05-07T18:53:13.742-07:002011-05-07T18:53:13.742-07:00That trip looks so awesome. I do understand duckin...That trip looks so awesome. I do understand ducking. Although I haven't done the rapids, I was a little fearful the first time I ziplined. Then it was utter pleasure after that.Heatherhttp://www.discoverwashingtonstate.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-792745986850454057.post-62065748090811187962011-05-07T16:30:09.455-07:002011-05-07T16:30:09.455-07:00Vera, I had a great time. But it did take me sever...Vera, I had a great time. But it did take me several days to feel that confidence. I was petrified. When I'd first hear the roar ahead or see the water bubbling up from a distance, anxiety began it's ugly work. I experienced a noticeable difference each day, though, as I learned to trust the guides and relax so I could be like you and say, "Bring it on!" I'm glad that did happen for me, and that I was able to enjoy something fully that at first really did frighten me. The river people are an amazing bunch. You can't help but get caught up in the spirit of it all.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09505661913107994459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-792745986850454057.post-5789325087695123112011-05-07T16:19:31.924-07:002011-05-07T16:19:31.924-07:00I'm so glad you had this opportunity. Can'...I'm so glad you had this opportunity. Can't be beat. I was not with family when Ken and I went. And unlike you, I never ducked form the rapids. Matter of fact, each time we went through one (including Lava) I said--bring it on! I am not generally a courageous person, but the skill of those river rats gave me complete confidence.Vera Marie Badertscherhttp://tahomablog.comnoreply@blogger.com