Skydived...

For my memoirs... 
Yesterday 07-Jan-07, four of us set out early in the morning to take the plunge from the sky to earth. Yes We Skydived...

Some stats:
Altitude: 15000+ ft
Free Fall: 60+ seconds
Bucks: 300$ for the Jump+DVD recording+Stills
Experience: Priceless...

Jiggi (Jignesh) was the one to lead the idea...
Junkie (Nishant) had asked me for this during my last trek to Mt. Diablo.
Sethi (Pankaj) too wanted to have some fun...

We set out in the morning around 7 from San Ramon towards Hollister around 90 miles from our place...

I have no words to explain my anxiety, nervousness and excitement.

Well we had made a futile attempt just the previous week, after making the payments we realised that the weather was playing spoilsport so we had to wait... and the day had come.

Yesterday was a bright and sunny day, it had been like this for the entire week, so we set out and got ready for the jump. Thanks to Jignesh we reached the place a little late :D but it wasn't too late...

Me and Pankaj decided to go in the first slot. In an hour after reaching Hollister Aiport we were airborne... The time had come to jump and I did it!

Frankly speaking, "2 seconds ke liye meri fati toh thi..." But I had to do it. I would be the first LADE to do this! And I did it... I am falling short of words to describe the experience... 
So I have added the video for you: 



Waise the best part in the jump was the FREE-FALL for 60+ seconds.
I remembered the song, I Believe I can Fly!
Equally good experience was the descent using the parachute...
The descent was a gentle glide from sky to earth and a wonderful view of the Monterey Bay, Hollister and Gilroy lay before me. 
It was a wonderful once in a lifetime experience... 
I guess I am gonna do it again. 

Finally I would conclude by recommending this to one and all!