Paragliding

I've done a three day course in paragliding. It's far harder than it looks. However learning is cheap here. And it's low season, so I've had two instructors (one of whom is excellent) to myself. The first day was lots of running up and floating down small hills, then I was straight onto the big jump - from Coronet Peak, by the snow line.


run...

  
off...

  
and away...

  


After five amazing solo flights over the last two days I've got more confident...only to land this afternoon part on my feet, part on my arse, and part on my left wrist, which now no-longer works. Ouch. The swelling is comical, as is my slinging it up in an olive green scarf, so I sense I will be taking it very easy over the next few days. Milford Sound bekons.