1. Feeling very worried during the initial training on terra firma.
Note the ropes in the background – the left hand one is ‘mine’.

2. The view that I saw while waiting to descend
The view that I saw while waiting to descend. See suspension bridge in the distance.

3. Wondering if this was really a good idea after all….

4. Getting ready to descend!

5. Official photo taken by DPI photos (reproduced with permission)
Official photo taken by DPI photos (reproduced with permission). See

6. Happiness – I made it!!

7. Myself and supporters on the day