Sky diving ! You can touch the sky!

You can touch the sky!

-Tanya Satish

Well, I always wanted to soar like a bird in the sky. And spending Christmas at Cairns, in Australia made my dream come true. Skydiving  is what I had in mind and finally pulled up the courage to experience this  unsurpassed exhilaration. Yes, I have always been an extreme sports   enthusiast  often indulging in parasailing,  scuba diving or Go Karting but believe me, skydiving is an unparalleled experience and nothing else comes close to it.

I was in love with our planet all over once again as I jumped from the aircraft into the most adrenaline-filled free fall skydive experience from 14,000 feet above mother earth.  Oh to feel the sensation of weightless flight at speeds approaching  220kph while taking in views is simply awesome, not to say the least to cry out in sheer happiness, that God could actually made all of this , beautiful sky and earth for man.

This jump provided the background for this exhilarating skydive over Cairns. From  the skydive height  the beauty of Fitzroy Island, Green Island, the gorgeous rainforest and picturesque coast line was fulfilling.

The views of the Great Barrier Reef, the lush tropical rainforest and the Cairns city skyline of Queensland made my flight up to this jump height  not only one to remember but brought back all the geography lessons about the Coral reefs. This was also one confidence building education I gave myself.

Believe me, when it’s actually time to jump straight down, your adrenalin response kicks into overdrive and you scream through over 60 seconds of heart-stopping free fall.

Once the parachute opens, you soar like a bird for fifteen minutes of under-canopy action before touching down to earth. It is the ultimate thrill that you can have in the air!

 I jumped with the guidance of my dive expert Jeremy Roberts and he made me comfortable the whole time. The excitement of the spins  in the air while parachuting down were amazing.

Yes, you can touch the sky, if you only try is my message to you. Skydiving makes it an indescribable thrill I won't soon forget! And, of course I will do it again!

How to get to Cairns-Cairns Australia is in Tropical North Queensland, Australia.Cairns International Airport in Australia is the most important international getaway to this part of the country. The airport is served by both international and domestic flights.

Weather wise- It is pleasant during the entire year and gets hot [33degrees C] in summer which is December-January for Australia. Take lots of sunscreen and cotton clothing's,hats and sunglasses.

Other tour spots in Cairns- Catch the Skyrail for a scenic trip above the rainforest treeline to Kuranda township.The Skyrail is a 7.5km long cableway.You can hop on and off along the way to explore the boardwalks and ranger guided tours in the forest. Once in Kuranda, spend a few hours exploring the arts and crafts of the local galleries, or sample the delights of the gourmet chocolates, wines and sweets from the boutique shops.
  Once you’ve picked up all your souvenirs and had a bite to eat at the local pub, hop aboard the Kuranda Train and head back down the mountain. The scenic train ride winds its way precariously around the mountain cliffs, over bridges and through tunnels, past stunning waterfalls and sheer drops.

Of course you can go scuba diving or snorkeling at the Great Barrier reef.Take the cruise or sail boats and simply head out,you are bound to see corals and plenty of colored fish everywhere.

Of course, I took to the skies, oceans, rainforests and rail,all at Cairns!