Thursday, May 15, 2008

Parasailing over Paradise

Yesterday we loaded up and went on dowm to the Waikiki marina for a day of water sports. Extreme water sports. Wahine is Hawaiian for woman. So, we set out for our first adventure of the day on the 'Wicked Woman'. That sounds extreme.
Once on board and out to sea, this dude got everything ready for those who planned to fly 300ft above.
That would be these sweet Japanese people. And my brother Joseph, who, along with my mom is visiting this week. And Zach. He likes extreme sports of all kinds.
These turkeys went up too. O'dog looked a bit apprehensive so I wasn't too sure at this point if he'd actually go through with it.
First to be hooked up was Joe.
Next, Zach was secured.
And up they went!
Oops! Where'd they go? Let me tell you, it wasn't easy taking pictures from a boat that was alternately flying across the water or rocking violently back and forth.
"This is cool man. Isn't this just sooo extreme?"
After an aproximate 8 minute ride, down they came, safely returned to the mother ship. The 'Wicked Wahine'.
Next up, Miss.M and O'dog. Yes! He did it! I'm thinking, "it's to late now kid, you're all strapped in."
Up they went.
Higher and higher.
This nuckle head thought it would be cute to frighten me. He didn't know about my ninja skills. He was like, "Okay lady, calm down."
Done already? Time to return to the boat?
What does this guy have against kids, man? Now, he tries to feed them to the sharks!
Can't you see the looks of utter terror and fright and horror and dismay upon their faces?
"That was....

extremely fun!!!!"

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Looks like you guys had a real fun time! Joe is a cutie, and I loooove that last picture of Miss M. Say Hi to your mom for me. ;)

Urban Mom said...

I'm scared of heights, but I think that this is something that I would MAKE myself do. Looks like a total blast!!

Anonymous said...

I didn't get up there, but it was a blast watching the others!