These are pictures from June 1994 in Maui. My parents treated Marc and I to a 5 day all inclusive vacation to Maui. Everyone should go to Hawaii at least once in their lifetime.
We took 500 of our own money to pay for things we wanted to do while we were there. I'd have to say this last full day of our vacation was one of the favorite days of my life. We were in the hotel lobby and Marc said 'we can do anything you want today, it's your pick.' Really, anything? So I went over to the brochure case of activities and this brochure on parasailing caught my eye. I hesitated because I knew Marc was not a fan of heights but he did say anything. I took it over to him and he said okay without any fuss.
We found the boat down by the ocean's marina area. As we got out on the water, the butterflies in my stomach came alive. There was no backing out now but we gladly let the other couple go first. As I recall, you go up 750 feet in the air. Whoa! The picture of me above is before we took our turn, I have no idea what I looked like after... maybe as green as my shirt. While we were up there flying like the birds, the seat tilted because of our weight differences. It added a little to the fear factor but we quickly took in the moment and enjoyed our heavenly flight. It was one of those things you wish you could do twice but it's too expensive.
We did different adventures every day we were there and maybe future blogs will include them but parasailing topped them all. I encourage you to set aside your fears and enjoy life's moments of adventure.
I wish you were able to go there and do it again. We would take you. Love, Mom
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like a lot of fun but I don't think I could ever do it. Glad you did and have that memory!
ReplyDeleteoh what a memory ! How could you ever top that ! Thanks for sharing
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You are some kind of gal! My fear of closed spaces has paralyzed me at times, and there are probably things I didn't do that I should have. Who was it who said, "There is nothing to fear but fear itself?" Well, fear can be debilitating. Thans, Angie, for the word of encouragement. Next time I'm stuck in a metro on strike in Paris, with three times as many as it will hold, I'll try to think about you!
ReplyDeleteJames and I went parasailing in Mexico on our 40th wedding anniversary trip. I am not a big fan of heights....do not even like the ferris wheel....but he wanted to go and being the submissive (cough, cough!) wife that I am, I said, "Let's do it!" It was quite an experience...the worst part for me was riding the seadoo out to the boat to be lifted up. VERY choppy waves, so I was already a little seasick by the time we went skyborn. But I am glad we did it and I would probably do it again...although I doubt I will. Would definitely not do it without my sweet hubby by my side. Be cautious, but don't miss the fun things in life! Love you, sweet friend...T.
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