| Basically, bungee jumping is jumping from an elevated | | | | bridges. One of the world's best over-the-bridge |
| point while connected to an elastic cord, purposely to | | | | jump is Victoria Falls Bridge amidst one of the largest |
| prevent death or injury of the jumper. It started in | | | | waterfalls in the world, the Victoria Falls. Jumpers not |
| the ancient times with certain tribes in the Pacific | | | | only experience the thrill of the jump and the |
| islands and in Mexico using vines to support their | | | | enormity of the waterfalls, but also the spectacular |
| bodies when jumping from a platform. | | | | views of the two African countries, Zambia and |
| Later, they were performed by some daredevils in | | | | Zimbabwe, all the same time. |
| some parts of the world but were considered illegal, | | | | Other jump sites, however, were specifically and |
| especially in the United States due to the dangers | | | | structurally designed for bungee jumping alone. One |
| that it poses to anyone who does it. Its popularity | | | | of the best is in Puerto Vallarta in Mexico. I jumped |
| came about in the 1980's when the daredevils | | | | from this one myself so I can tell you first hand that |
| attracted some attention through television, | | | | it's incredible. |
| spreading the thrill and adrenalin rush experience | | | | This permanent structure was opened in 1993, where |
| around the world. | | | | jumpers experience a thrilling 120-foot plunge |
| Though bungee jumping is not for everyone, | | | | towards the emerald green waters of the Banderas |
| especially the faint-hearted, today, it has become a | | | | Bay. While most jumping sites have rivers or gorges |
| popular outdoor activity. Anywhere they can find a | | | | below them, this one in Puerto Vallarta plunges in the |
| place to jump, expect people to have jumped over it. | | | | Pacific Ocean over a bunch of rocks which can be |
| Most of bungee jumping sites are over structures | | | | seen through the clear water. It probably took me |
| which provides more useful functions other than | | | | about 15 minutes to get myself to jump. Luckily I had |
| being jumped from, like bridges and dams, yet they | | | | a friend to take a photo and document the jump. |
| offer great deal of fun and exhilaration. One of which | | | | This ones hanging on my wall of fame in my home |
| is the famous Bungee Jumping Center in Switzerland | | | | with the rest of my crazy adventures! |
| along the Verzasca Dam, made famous by James | | | | The company that operates this bungee jump boasts |
| Bond when the legendary character-detective | | | | of perfect guaranteed safety since its opening day. |
| plunged into this site in the movie Goldeneye in 1996. | | | | Thanks to their strict compliance to equipment |
| This is considered to be the highest permanent | | | | quality. The owner was actually in Dallas Texas and |
| jumping site in the world, plunging at about 722 feet. | | | | the bungee site manager had me talk to the owner |
| Jumpers experience a 7.5-minute free fall before | | | | via skype before my jump to wish me luck. Good |
| reaching the lowest point. | | | | bunch of guys! |
| Most bungee jumping activities are offered over | | | | |