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You ever have those awesome moments when you see something out the window and you have your camera just there so you're able to get a quick shot? It's not often that happens to me but this did. We spotted this person paragliding above one of the hotels in Taupo. Being scared of heights you'd never get me up that high. How about you, would you do it?

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William Kendall said…
I wouldn't mind trying that.
19 June 2021 at 08:05
Tigger's Mum said…
F used to do it - when she lived in NZ - but then she doesn't appear to be scared of heights.
19 June 2021 at 22:25
s.c said…
I don't think I would.
20 June 2021 at 01:22
local alien said…
We see paragliders up in the hills when we venture out to the city. I always wonder whether they land exactly where they want to and what happens if they don't.
Not something I'd ever do, shudder, but I know one of my daughter's would love it, and bungy jumping
20 June 2021 at 03:04
Tom said…
...I'm glad to hear that I'm not the only person afraid of heights! This doesn't look like fun!!!
20 June 2021 at 04:11
Sharon said…
Not me! I did go zip lining one time in Costa Rica and I was terrified the entire time.
20 June 2021 at 04:50
Yogi♪♪♪ said…
I love looking at stuff like that but no way that I am going to do it myself!! Later today I am going to nearby cliffside to video with my drone a couple who do rock climbing. They said that I needed to try it get the flavor of it. Nope, no thanks I told them. At 66 years old, gravity is not my friend.
20 June 2021 at 04:53
Bill said…
I'll be glad to take the photo but it wouldn't be me up there. :)
20 June 2021 at 05:26
Veronica Lee said…
Maybe if I were younger! Cool capture, Amy!
20 June 2021 at 16:15
magiceye said…
Cool capture!
20 June 2021 at 17:37
Fun60 said…
I would love to try it but would be too scared.
20 June 2021 at 19:00
PerthDailyPhoto said…
Absolutely not Amy but I love watching others do it 😊 Well done on catching the shot!
21 June 2021 at 02:29
NatureFootstep said…
I might try it :) I think :)
21 June 2021 at 05:43
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