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Summerfly Sat 21-Sept-24 23:04:46

I decided I would like to do something exhilarating before my time on this earth is done. I ran it past my daughter and we both agreed to do a parachute jump. We looked for a centre near to where we live and read all the info’, but because I have epilepsy (well controlled for over 60yrs) I wouldn’t be allowed. I completely understand their safety measures etc. but I’m still disappointed. It would have been fun.
Just that really.
Have any other grans had the urge to do something they wouldn’t normally try?

NotAGran55 Tue 24-Sept-24 22:15:31

So many fascinating and varied experiences here. A great thread.
Where did you do your fire walk paddyanne54 ? 🔥

NotAGran55 Tue 24-Sept-24 22:16:25

Sorry, no e.

Allira Tue 24-Sept-24 22:28:05

paddyann54

I did a fire walk,it was an amazing empowering experience ,I walked over red hot coals 3 times and would happily do it again .I felt invinceable

😮
I've seen people do it but have never attempted it!!

paddyann54 Tue 24-Sept-24 23:18:58

tirnanog.co.uk/ NotAGran55 its just a few miles from my home

paddyann54 Tue 24-Sept-24 23:21:15

They do several firewalks every year ,I,m sure theres one around Halloween

MissAdventure Tue 24-Sept-24 23:24:47

I was thinking the firewalking was done in Scotland ❤

biglouis Tue 24-Sept-24 23:36:39

@Grandmattie I visited Iran once in the 1970s and later in the 1990s after it becamse an Islamic Republic. A fascinating country but sandly rather unsafe to visit with such tensions now in the region.

I also visited Nepal twice (but not the base camp as I am not a hiker) and loved it.

The one place on my bucket list I regret not having visited is the Galapagos islands. I have a thing about reptiles but particularly tortoises, turtles and large lizards like iguanas. Alas they are volcanic islands with not many facilities for disabled tourists and my mobility is poor. I doubt I would stand the flight to Equidor where you change planes (or take a boat).

MissAdventure Tue 24-Sept-24 23:47:28

I'd have enjoyed seeing a galapagos tortoise in the flesh.

Grammaretto Wed 25-Sept-24 01:33:35

I don't have a Bucket list now but when DH was alive we managed quite a few things we had always wanted to do. We took a train to Cornwall on our 50th wedding anniversary. Whilst there we went to the Eden Project, the Lost gardens of Heligon, St Ives Tate Gallery and stayed at the Egyptian House in Penzance. It was the loveliest time.
He died the following year from cancer.
I didn't believe I would ever enjoy things without him but this year I travelled alone to NZ to stay with DS and family after being invited by my 11 yr old DGS. I had a wonderful month with them, swimming in the sea most days and soaking up the scenery.
Oh yes, there are always things in this world to love.
Fabulous photos from Bhutan Ali Bee

Allira Wed 25-Sept-24 17:11:05

paddyann54

They do several firewalks every year ,I,m sure theres one around Halloween

I had no idea, thought it just went on in the South Pacific islands.