nukeu666 asked:


are there any adventure sports like bungee jumping/base jumping/paragliding/sky diving/river rafting around mumbai?
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ANTWAN

Projects Abroad asked:


Assistant Country Manager, Jessica Bailey tells us about a recent volunteer weekend spent rafting the rivers of Southern Sri Lanka.

‘For me, it still felt as though my legs were recovering from our mission to climb Adam’s Peak, when it was that time again to plan another Projects Abroad weekend trip! I decided that something not as ‘hard-core’ as Adam would be a good idea, but a trip without any action would seem like an anti-climax after that. Therefore, white water rafting was the weekend of choice! Worryingly, the closest I have ever got to rafting is a banana boat which last time ended up in whiplash and tears, but hey… I’ll try anything once!

After thirteen volunteers descended on the Projects Abroad office, off we went in the van to Kithulgala. Quite a few ‘are we nearly there yet’ pleas later and several stops for the driver to ask where we were and we found ourselves at Sisira’s River Lounge. Everyone seemed surprised at how nice the place was and commented on how different it was to what they were expecting – as if I’d take us anywhere less good guys, come on now, have faith. Our arrival was met by a splendid BBQ, with the potato salad being a big hit (I’d heard reports about this before I booked the weekend and it had definitely swayed me to Sisira’s – thanks Jo!) After a busy week of work and knowing that we had to breakfast at 7am, everyone was pretty chilled out and in their pyjamas by 11pm. Not quite the ‘party’ that we’re used to but of course it wasn’t without having had a few glasses of arrack first!

We were all woken by Sisira ringing an alarm for us to get to breakfast… somewhat reminiscent of a boot camp in my opinion! Then we were rushed off to get to the boats before the water level got too low (I wasn’t even allowed to finish my tea… again boot camp springs to mind!) Everyone donned the ife-jackets and helmets and was then almost reduced to tears when the guy in charge pretended that we had to use a rope to get down to the river (a big drop I can assure you!). Tori embraced the challenge though and even got harnessed up, but luckily for the rest of us, it was at this point that the guy told us that he was only joking and that we could use the steps. Phew!

Two boats were used and the first group seemed to have no problem is paddling off. However, my group were a little less speedy and after a few lame attempts at paddling (resulting in going round and round in circles) were forced to get out of the boat for a second ‘lesson’ (probably not the best time for my uncontrollable giggles – our man looked less than impressed.) Unfortunately a lack of rain meant that the water level was a bit too low, but with us all capsizing a few times and people getting stuck on rocks, perhaps this was for the best after all! There was a bit of competition between the two boats, involving paddles, drenching people and Joe being stolen from our boat! Good fun was had by everyone though, and the low water level meant that we could all mess around in the water without being dragged down the river!

Our adventure over and everyone exhausted and hungry, we rowed back to Sisira’s for our big buffet lunch – potato salad made an appearance again I can happily say. After lunch, some of us spotted the zip wire and had a long, but worth-it wait for our turn. In my opinion it was worth the wait just to laugh at the harnesses on everyone (I’ll save their embarrassment by not showing the pictures!).

A much needed cuppa later and we all got back into the van and made our way back to Colombo. I think I can safely say that I will definitely be arranging another visit to Sisira’s soon – great host, yummy food, gorgeous setting and fun times… next weekend anyone?!’

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JON

Terry asked:


As you approach the first big rapid of the day, you hear the roar. Salmon Falls is a five-foot wave drop around car-sized rocks, and now you and your family drift toward the edge.

“Easy forward,” your guide requests, as you paddle to gather momentum. The boat surges forward. Everyone paddles together to power the raft onto the blue tongue of water that will take you to the center of the foaming froth below.

“Okay, team, here we go! Left turn!” the guide yells. The boat then spins to face dead ahead into the roller coaster maelstrom.

“Looks like fun! Let’s run the drop. Forward hard!”

The raft speeds into and over several waves. Paddles fly. People whoop and holler, as you bounce up and over and through the heart of Salmon Falls. After gracefully moving through walls of white and mountains of waves you emerge, soaking wet and elated. You pat the backs of your family members and new friends, as your paddle raft team celebrates a successful run through an unbelievably fun rapid.

“We did it,” you quietly whisper to yourself. Here we are, whitewater rafting in Idaho. It’s more fun than I could have dreamed.http://www.mainsalmonrafting.com

Running rapids, galloping on horseback, riding through a herd of water buffalo in an open air jeep, or looking down, down, down at the specks of people as your hot air balloon goes up, up, up, are all great examples of what you can expect from an adventure travel vacation. But there is even more! Solid planning and expertise are hallmarks of adventure travel that make these dramatic ‘highs’ possible. Exceptionally knowledgable guides, great food, stunning and peaceful outdoor settings, and hassle-free logistics are just a few of the basic features your adventure travel vacation is likely to include and ones we’ve chosen to highlight for you below.

Experienced, knowledgeable, and friendly guides are an essential part of adventure vacations and professional adventure travel companies. These women and men love what they do and are excited and eager to share their passion with you, their guests. Most successful adventure travel company guides have years of experience leading trips or are paired with those who have led such trips in the past. In addition to technical expertise, guides have a wealth of knowledge about the regions in which they work. As a result, on adventure trips you learn much about the flora, fauna, natural history, and culture that surround you.

On family trips, guides often have in their repertoire games, information sheets, books, and more specifically designed for children. The entire family learns first-hand from these skilled, accessible trip leaders, who present a wide range of information and gladly answer all of your questions. Guides are also equipped to handle medical concerns or emergencies in the field. Virtually every professional adventure guide has certifications in First-Aid and CPR, and many have trained specifically for wilderness or emergency medical situations. Though rare, should a medical problem arise on your trip, you and your children should feel comfortable knowing that your guides are capable of effectively dealing with whatever comes their way.

Finally, adventure travel guides are resourceful and friendly. Whether they help you set up your tent, assist you in getting on and off a horse, or explain why moss grows on the north side of trees, you can feel confident that your guide genuinely enjoys being of assistance. Each guide wants you to appreciate where you are and what you are doing as much as he or she does. It is in the guide’s best interest to do so. Guides love their work and want to continue in their chosen field. They want you to come back again and again!

Fantastic food is another feature of adventure travel provided by adventure travel companies, that is often an unexpected pleasure. Outfitters have long prided themselves on presenting healthy and filling meals with a flair. There is nothing quite like sitting around a campfire on a starry night and sinking your teeth into a deep dish of Dutch-oven lasagna or a juicy piece of barbecued boneless ****** of teriyaki chicken. Accompanied by a fresh green salad and garlic bread, the evening meal is likely to be capped with a delicious piece of cake, also direct from the Dutch oven. On most adventure trips, guides often take transportation which enables them to carry lots of food in ice chests and other containers that assure freshness. For example, rafts on a multi-day river trip typically carry thousands of pounds of food in large ice chests. On some trips cooks are part of the crew, while on others, the guides double as master chefs. Regardless of who cooks, you will be able to eat to your stomach’s content. Furthermore, most outfitters will customize meals to meet any dietary requests or needs you or your children may have.

Many people choose an adventure vacation based on the activities involved. This is an excellent way to decide which tour to take. Whether you choose a horsepacking trip, wildlife safari, wilderness river journey, or other type of adventure, activity is often the focal point of the trip, with the setting a secondary concern or interest. But the truth is no matter what tour you choose, you will be surprised at just how spectacular your surroundings are. From deep, dramatic river canyons to cloud-touching, razor back ridges, the wilderness settings of most adventure trips provide plenty of reasons in and of themselves for a vacation. These awe-inspiring spots promote relaxation, reverie, and the ability to recharge. You will be amazed at the amount of opportunities your children have to explore. Combine that with the fun and rewarding activity you chose in the first place and you will likely look back on your adventure vacation as the best you’ve ever had.

Last, but not least, outfitters pride themselves on creating trips that allow you to have few or no concerns other than enjoyment. Typically, once you meet your guides at the rendezvous, meals, transportation, accommodations, and more are taken care of. Before the family described above, for example, reached the brink of Salmon Falls, they had received in the mail a thorough pre-trip package of information, which included a comprehensive packing list and suggestions on how to prepare for the trip. They also had help arranging transportation to the rendezvous. Once met by their guides at the rendezvous, they were driven to the river, given a complete safety and instructional presentation, and helped with the packing of their waterproof bags. On the river, each day, every family member was made to feel welcome and comfortable, fed expansive, healthy meals, and given ideas of what to look for in terms of interesting flora and fauna, and so on. At the end of the trip, the shuttle vehicle took them where they needed to go.

An outfitter’s careful preparation and smooth operation of a trip often make families wish their vacations never end. Not having to ponder what needs to be done while on a holiday allows you to let go of worries and clear your mind. Caring guides, great meals, wonderful wilderness, and hassle-free logistics result in great family vacations that leave you with the feeling that your next adventure trip can’t come soon enough!



EDMOND

Shyamala asked:


Ok so my cat has peed on my carpet. (Bad) it stinks (Bad-der) The is about a 3×3 space of stinky *** (baddest) I have tried a bunch of things to get rid of the smell, but its still there (Bad-derest).

I recently asked on here and they recommended I saturate the area with vinegar. It was working pretty well, now about 4 days later, I open my house door, and it smells like a hoarders house on the hottest day in JULY!!!! ***?!?

Now my house es even more stinky-o! someone please help. We are renting and are temped to push our youngest kitten (who seems to like ****** near the computer, no matter where we put it) down the river on a raft!

We have 3 litterboxes which are clean and in close proximity to everyone. It’s a small apt, theres no reason for her to keep ****** near the comp!

ROSS

Hugh Jass asked:


This is a story that me and my partner have to memorize by tommorrow so i really need help…Please translate but not in Spain Spanish please.
Also feel free to take some words out that are different and to change some words

R: Last summer Candace and i went to Costa Rica
C:There we visited all sorts of interesting places
R:First we went to a national park and rode on an air tram
C:It was really interesting because we were 200 feet off the ground and could get face to face with the monkeys
R:Then we took a drive up to Monteverdi and we hiked on the sky walk
C:It was so beautiful because you can see everything up there so we took some pictures
R:We also got to see a lot of wildlife in the forest
C:Next we went to the Brunuca Coast
R:It was so fun because we learned how to surf
C:We also went wind surfing around Laguna de arenal
R:After, Candace and i went White river rafting in the Amistad International Park
C:After visiting bat caves
R: and holding monkeys
C: Rodolfo and i went to quepos to check out the night life
R:We samples a lot of food from Costa Rica. It was so good
C:And we bought some souveniers
R:it was a great trip

Also just remember you can reword it what ever you would like make sure it is in the past tense form of everything

DEVON

kellylizzz :). asked:


So, on this trip we are going to stop at a water park…who on this page do you want to go on the river raft ride with?? It is a four seater but you can choose less than that.

I am playing too and I will say later who I want to come with me.

CHRISTIAN

Michie A asked:


Okay well I was really tired in science class when my teacher asked us if any of us went river rafting. Well I wasn’t thinking when I raised my hand and she called on me and she asked me where I went. And I said I can’t remember then she asked me how old I was and I told her that I was 7 because that was the first number I saw. Well I have converses with that teacher and she is going to bring that up to my mom and I was going over what I should say so I was thinking of saying that I was talking more of the ones at vally fair so do you all think that is good and what else should I say?

MARION

jason0423 asked:


Since I was 6 I’ve had dreams of my father drowning. The most recent dream had been him and I driving on a narrow landbridge when the car spun outta control and we landed in the water. I opened the door and swam out of the car. He was still under, I swim to the other side, and pull him out. He was about drowned but gets back.

A year after that dream, him and I were whitewater rafting. We flip on the most dangerous rapid of the river. This was during extreme flooding too, so the river was more dangerous then usual. I’m fine but I look for him and can’t see him. I then hear him yelling for help. I swam through Cat 6 rapids as if they were nothing to get to him, he is not moving, just there. I grad him and ask if hes alright, he ’s unconcious and in his sleep faintly wispering help me help me. I knew if I let go he was going to die. Long story short I save his life and haven’t had a dream of him drowning since. THis was 3 years ago.

RODGER

Kendee asked:


has anyone done the chukka canopy tour in ocho rios? is it easy to take pictures while going through the tree’s?

has anyone done the river rafting on martha bay?

CLEO

David Faulkner asked:


Have you heard about the adventures in Virginia white water rafting? We hear about the historical points in Virginia, but very little about white water rafting. A few great places in the area are the James River and the Flathead River; both have excellent adventures for white water rafting.

Looking around the area, you have areas for the beginner or the experienced white water rafting enthusiasts. Some areas even have somewhat calmer waters for the relaxing float down the river. Virginia white water rafting adventures reach the Blue Ridge Mountains down to the Piedmont region for so many different adventures.

One of the most popular areas remains the James River and people make reservations well ahead of time. If you need to have the ultimate experience, the James River white water rafting trip is for you. The rapids are fast and the waters are fierce, but you will surely experience a great and magnificent adventure. The James River is over seven miles long with some class II and class IV rapids for the adventurous white water rafters to enjoy. Virginia white water rafting adventures need to be experienced by anyone who wants memories of a lifetime.

With the mountains and the gorges, some people often forget about the adventures in white water rafting in the area. If you are looking for some class I or class IV rapids, you might consider the western area or some try the central areas in Virginia. If you are a beginner, you will want to try a class I rapids, which offers the newbie wanting to try the Virginia white water rafting adventure. The rapids for those starting out should be smoother for the beginner than some of the class II rapids that offer a rougher ride.

Virginia white water rafting is for beginners and experts, but the type of rapids may play an important part in your experience. If you want adventure and excitement, you can start out on a class I and work your way up to the thrashing class IV rapids. Once you know what to do and how to do it, white water rafting will be your hobby for a long time. You will spend your free time looking for the ultimate rapids that you have yet to explore. For more info see http://www.whitewaterraftingtripsguide.com/White_Water_Rafting_In_North_Carolina on White Water Rafting In North Carolina.

You will never have an experience like the Virginia white water rafting experience anywhere else but Virginia. If you need some location details, look on the internet for some great information and some awesome pictures. You need to know some safety guidelines and what gear you will need for the rapids before you go on your adventure.

Although the inflatable kayaks are great, there is also the hard shell kayak that people use for white water rafting as well. Some people use a raft to float down the river towards the rushing rapids and this type of river raft requires a great deal of experience before trying. You can always have fun with white water rafting boats no matter which one you choose to experience your voyage in down the river.



KARL