Some of you would have seen the blockbuster Bollywood movie, Zindagi na milegi dobara (You won’t get another Life) that brilliantly conveyed the idea that we all should live our lives to the fullest and shouldn’t wait for a damn tomorrow that may or may not come. The movie was a real entertainer and it made me stand back and think awhile.
Another movie that made me speechless was The Bucket List; a great story crafted out of the idea of enjoying the life before kicking off one’s bucket.
Do you know? It’s really wonderful to have a Bucket List of your own. A list of wishes which you always wanted to do but never took the chance due to some unknown fear and a list that might sound crazy for others. Forget OTHERS. Forget all that. It’s your life. Live it the way you want.
It would be great if you could spend some time for yourself to enjoy the warmth of nature’s love. The best idea is to go on a vacation. Spend some dime on it and come back with a refreshed mind.
Once I went on a trip to Yercaud, a beautiful place in South India. Among all the magnificent experiences I had there, the most memorable was the one at Killiyur Waterfalls which is 300 foot high.
I stood at the base enjoying the breathtaking view while my friends headed for a shower in the falls. Though they were standing in a safe area, I hesitated to join them but finally made up my mind to test the waters. The surface was too slippery but I managed to climb and reached where my friends were standing. A relatively big gush of water was falling straight down there. The water came roaring down and splashed on our heads and all of us got drenched from head to toe. The Joy I felt that moment was beyond words. It is a memory that I keep locked in my heart forever.
Take a look at the below mentioned adventure sports which can be a best fit for your bucket list and get ready to be a great explorer of the splendid sky and deep waters.
1.Sky Diving
This is the top wish in my bucket list and hope it can top your list as well. In Skydiving you leap from an airplane or a helicopter either alone or with your instructor. The first 60 to 70 seconds preceding the jump will be a free fall after which the parachute will be deployed. The free fall during the initial seconds might be scary but I think it is really worth trying because it is actually less risky when compared to car driving and lot more fun. Can’t believe me? Click here
You might be wondering now, what if the parachute doesn’t inflate? Don’t worry. You can always cut off the main parachute and deploy the reserve parachute and steer down safely. In case you couldn’t activate the reserve chute, the ADD (automatic activation device) will deploy reserve chute and aid in your safe landing.
2.Hot Air Ballooning
Flying in a Balloon won’t be as insane as sky diving because here you can enjoy the view peacefully standing in a basket attached to the balloon above and drift along with the wind. The balloon pilot can control only the vertical movement and hence the horizontal maneuvering depends totally on the wind. So you never know where you are heading towards and what view is awaiting you. Also you can have a good time taking part in setting up the balloon for launch and deflating it after the landing.
Just like any other sky adventure, Hot Air Ballooning too has inherent risks. The experienced pilots can sense weather changes and maneuver the balloon accordingly to provide a safe ride. Balloon landing might be a little rough and it will be dragged along a few meters after touching the ground which is quite normal. Make sure you are healthy enough to stand continuously for an hour and follow the pilot’s instructions. That’s it. You will fall in love with ballooning and will definitely crave for doing it all over again. I do.
3.Scuba Diving
I always loved watching the underwater expeditions shown in Discovery Channel and that’s how Scuba Diving made it to my list. If you are a great fan of deep waters, Scuba diving will mesmerize you too and it will be imprinted on your memory forever.
Join a diving course, rent a complete diving gear set, learn underwater breathing with Scuba (Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus) and dive into your dream. The beautiful corals in different colors and shapes, shoal of fishes, Sea urchins, Star fishes, Turtles, Dolphins … a magnificent view is awaiting you.
Friends, tell me now. How crazy are your bucket list activities? Are you planning for an adventure in near future? Share your experience with me, in the comment section below.
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