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14.4.12

teaching the world how to spell rappel, one status update at a time!

Oh man, looking at these pictures makes my toes start to tingle (right, Kathleen?!) but this was hands down one of the funnest things I've ever done in my life. Lando saw a youtube video of a rappel here and hasn't stopped talking about it. He made sure we had all the equipment, set everything up, walked me through it, and even used two ropes to make sure we were backed up. He's a champ. 

I'm a little bummed because I don't have any photos of me actually rappelling (curse of the designated photographer.) The only one I have is this first photo on top of the arch. Don't you worry though, moments after I was crying as I tied myself in and then yelled "WHAT AM I DOING WITH MY LIFE?!" before I started even moving. I'm a champ.  






14 comments:

Unknown said...

crazy!!! is it bad that i laughed when i saw this because the only thing i could think of was you yelling profanities like when riding a roller coaster? but i am sure this is way more exciting then riding a roller coaster with you kate. looks like you guys had way too much fun. glad lando kept it safe :)

kasey kaufusi said...

haha the title cracked me up! and yes sarah i know all too well about kate yelling profanities on roller coasters. you are cute and brave kate!

kate said...

You're a brave soul, Kate Line. Brave indeed.

I have butterflies in my stomach just looking at the arch yet alone thinking about dropping below it. Weren't you FREAKED when you were climbing up it? #scaredofheights

samara dane said...

you're blog is beautiful:)

Ezra, Kian & Eden said...

Does your mom read your blog?
Are you trying to send her over the edge?!
Serious toe tingling lady!
p.s.
in college, when I was only slightly less mature, my roommates and I used the word rappel as code for "french kissing". we would say things to each other like, "so, did you guys go rappelling?" when we got home from dates. we thought we were so cool. :)

abby said...

These pictures are BLOWING my MIND! So cooooool!

Emily said...

I'm afraid of heights so I'm getting the sweats just looking at this. And in case you watch lame shows like I do, this is totally Bachelor date worthy. Props.

mad white woman said...

You are CRAAAAAAAAAZY. This makes my hands sweat... not sure I could handle that. AHHHH.

Jenny B said...

The first (and only time) I rapelled, I almost cried. I was that scared. Looking at this pics made my hands so sweaty!

To much info?

Hollie is my good friend, Daphne's, sister... although I like to think of Hollie as my good friend too.

larainydays said...

What a rush! Great pictures.

mindy said...

I.would be at the bottom cheering u on...u are brave!!! Amazing pictures

sbk said...

that looks so fun! when i scrolled down and saw that second picture, my stomach dropped.

Jules said...

Holy holy holy crap.

I want to do that. So bad.

angela hardison said...

that looks super scary and super amazing. (i would DIE.)