Flying like a Bird

We had a once in a lifetime experience as we flew powered hang gliders over some of the most beautiful terrain in the world with Birds in Paradise.  My dad, my brother, Joe, Jason and I were the only ones brave enough to give it a shot.  I was a bit nervous taking off, especially since you feel like you are sitting in a motorcycle with wings.  But once we were in the sky, it was the coolest thing.  We each flew for an hour and were able to fly the hang glider ourselves for most of the time.  My instructor said I had mad hang gliding skills.  Who knew?????  I was so glad we did this.  It was an incredible thrill and the scenery can’t be beat.  Jason says if he dies and can’t fly, then he’ll know he’s gone to hell.  HeHeHe…but really, it was the closest to flying either of us has ever felt.

Getting suited up.  It was pretty chilly up there.  There's not much protecting you from the elements.

 

Check out the Corona “doo”rag.  You know you’re jealous!

Joe and Dad giving us their “Blue Steel” look :)

And we’re off!

Jason and I took off right as the sun was rising – so gorgeous!

 

We soared over the Na Pali coastline, Waimea Canyon, beaches, the ocean and we even saw a whale, which was so cool to see from above.  I could see the entire whale’s body just below the surface of the water.