The Jump

Victoria Falls, Zambia (day 49)

I am standing on the middle of the bridge that towers 210 meters above Victoria Falls. The falls form a natural border between Zimbabwe and Zambia and I am standing smack bang in the middle ready to jump. I am terrified, absolutely crippled with fear. I have already managed the bungee jumped and  the zip line. Now I am on the ledge about to complete my final jump.  I feel sick from the adrenalin and intense emotions. I am really not sure f I can do this. I am almost in tears as I try to force myself towards the edge. Never have I battled with my self so acutely. 'Do it, just do it', I scream at myself. 'Don't let fear hold you back' I chant. I close my eyes and I shuffle towards the edge. I can here people on the bridge yelling encouragement. Then I do; I jump. I plummet; I cannot breath, I am falling, falling. Then I begin to swing. The view is spectacular! I am swinging back and forth and I am so proud I was able to make that leap of faith.