Better than the trapeze!

I flew through the air with the greatest of ease. This weekend saw me catch the aerial view of Stonehenge and the surrounding Salisbury/Aymsebury region of England. I'll admit - I was surprised that I didn't feel nervous. Not once. I didn't get that sickening feeling I get when I get half way up the roller coaster and realize I can't get off. (I almost always faint at that point). Nope I was just anxious to have my feet actually touch clouds. It was an incredible experience --- it took about 10 seconds before it dawned on me that I was still falling. Apparently you don't get that horribly sickening feeling like (again) going down on a roller coaster but you do get the joy of a freefall and then sitting comfortably (almost like a chair the way the harness works) for 5 minutes as you take in the view and descend to the ground!

I now understand why people find it addicting. So addicting.

PS. Cloud doesn't taste like anything.

Message in Hyde Park.

I also went to 'Hard Rock calling' this weekend to catch the Police in their last UK performance. I'll say - never say never - to that! After watching 'The Bangles' (apparently walk like an egyptian can keep a band touring for 20 or so years... who knew?) Starsailor - which was actually a current band, and KT Tunstall - the police came on. Man - they really delivered though it was a good show, all the 'classics' were played and they did a good set. I love a good festival - and this has got me craving for more! Perhaps a little more indie music would help next time though.

Mystery from afar

Alright, apparently I do some more 'active' sports in England. The prim and proper behaviour doesn't match with apparently crazy surfers, avid ice climbing, and over four rock climbing gyms in London alone. I would have thought more brutality with rugby and all.

However, it's allowed me to go skydiving! This weekend, I'll be seeing Stonehenge from 11,000 feet... I don't think I'll get this view or really understand what the mystery is about. But I'm sure it will be fun --- as long as I don't scream too loud!

Canadians in Europe

I'll admit - from my hometown I haven't done the typical thing. I've moved to a different country. Most people who grow up in Vancouver - don't leave Vancouver. Why would you leave mts, skies, the sea and a general fantastic way of life..? I don't know the answer because I was foolish enough to leave!

Anyway, most Vancouverites visit Europe the way my guest is doing this month. They pack in as many cities as they can in a month and try and see it all. You can never see it all - but I'll admit she'll have seen way more than I would in a month. (Paris, Venice, Rome, Barcelona, Prague, Italy countryside, London). It makes sense - but it just seems so expensive to me.

I'd rather pace myself.