Canopying

nospam@example.com (Melissa Frank) — Fri, 6 Apr 2007 10:45:28 -0700

We spent our first afternoon in Pucon swinging from the tree tops like monkeys in the sport of Canopy. Part of the group went white water rafting but I decided I wanted to try something new and this looked like fun. As I climbed up the first shaky ladder I began to get nervous and question what I got myself into. The first time the guide hooked me up to the rope, told me to sit and let me go it freaked me out a bit. But after a few trips down the rope, it was just great fun. The scariest part was climbing up the series of ladders and waiting on the shaky platforms in the tree tops. As the wind picked up a bit, I thought to myself that we're all gonners if one of the trees gets blown down! Fortunately, we came down safely and all had an enjoyable afternoon in the trees.

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nospam@example.com (Melissa Frank) — Sun, 4 Feb 2007 18:17:08 -0700

Yes, I have given in to peer pressure, because 'everyone is doing it'. If one is going to give in to peer pressure, I guess there is worse peer pressure to give in to. I select many of my running races because a conversation with running friends over dinner or a bike ride turns into a year's worth of scheduled races and yet another marathon on my calendar. I started road cycling last year because my running friends kept talking about their Sunday bike rides and it sounded like fun. (OK, I admit that part of me was persuaded with visions of biking to Red Hook to enjoy a cold beer.) Well, now here I am blogging. Where is the peer pressure coming from, you might ask? Here's where it started... A few months ago I was on my first and only podcast (confabshow.com) courtesy of my friend Rachele (adventuresofrachele.com) where I met the man who is now my boyfriend (richardhuff.com). As you can see, Richard and many in his circle of friends are blogging. It seemed like a cool thing to do and a good way to reflect on happenings in my own life and keep friends and family updated in the process. So, with many thanks to Richard for establishing and hosting my blog, I welcome you to Mel's Travel Blog! Here you can keep up on my travels to far off destinations, stateside weekend trips or simple day to day happenings in this journey we all share called LIFE.

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Canopying

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