By far the most exciting thing that Audrey and I did on our vacation was skydiving.  We are both adventurous and after I brought up the idea when we were planning the trip, it wasn't too long before Audrey said, "Let's do it!"

Skydive Guam was the name of the outfit that we jumped with.  The company's van picked Audrey and I up at the hotel and took us to the airport.  After filling out a million disclaimer and insurance forms, we were shown a short training video.  There were four other people who were going to jump with us.  Each of us had a tandem partner, a "jump master" who was strapped to our backs and pulled the 'chute at the right time.  Here we are at the airport before we got onto the plane.  My jump master, Johnny, is standing on the left.  Audrey's jump master, Big Foot, is standing on the right.

Audrey and I decided to get one additional person who jumped with us to take video and pictures of our adventure.  It as well worth it!  The camera guy/gal had both the video and the regular cameras built into their helmet.  This was taken in the plane on our way to the drop zone.  We were going to jump today at 10,000 feet!!  Audrey flashes the "thumbs up" and the smile.  Johnny is giving me some last minute instructions.

We are close to 10,000 feet!  Here I am thinking, "I can't believe we are actually about to do this!!!"

The moment of truth has arrived!  Here Audrey is at the door looking down 10,000 feet to the ground.  Her camera gal is hanging on outside the plane when she took this photo.  That's my camera guy inside and you can see his helmet with the cameras attached.  Audrey is the first one to jump out of the plane with me a few steps behind!  Isn't she a brave girl!!!

Since Audrey jumped first, we'll follow her descent first.  Audrey is having fun, she is all smiles all the way down!  Can you imagine her feeling as she is falling toward the earth at over 100 miles an hour?

WHHHEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!

What a smile!!!  Or is that just the wind blowing her mouth open???

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