While on a trip to Puerto Vallarta I did some things out of my comfort zone.
Way, WAY out of my comfort zone.
The day had started out rather like a fairy tale, we swam with dolphins and spoiled ourselves with some authentic Mexican cuisine. Then our group of travel writers was presented with a challenge. What did we think about jumping into an oversized open air jeep, taking a trek up into the mountains and trying our hand at zip lining, repelling, water rafting and riding a mule? WHAT??? Well I can’t speak for the others in the group, but this Mama felt scared right down to the tip of her toes! I am not an adventurer. I didn’t jump off mountains or ride on donkeys? Were these people nuts? For goodness sake I was wearing brand new shorts from Banana Republic and a pair of Toms. Does this sound like “Adventure Girl” clothing to you?
With shaking hands and a fluttering heart I followed my group out to the over sized open air jeep that would take us to our destination; Canopy River. Our adventure began immediately as we quickly left the city and began our drive into the mountains. We had the unique and special experience of being tourists on these roads not often travelled. We passed by small village towns, and humble homes, the cobble stone streets forcing us to slow down, wave at the locals, and allow a glimpse into real life in this part of the world.
We arrived at the top of the mountain, met our guides, put on our protective gear, received our instructions and prepared to set off on the adventure of a lifetime.
I stood in line at the beginning of our hike, and held my breath until it was my turn on the zip line. I steeled myself and then…. I threw my body off of the mountain.
(I screamed a lot.)
I repelled down the side of a cliff. (and only screamed a little)
I let go of that zip line and launched myself into a river. It was a feeling of joy I simply can not explain! I was free!
My SassyHubby released himself into the river with much more style than I did.
It was FFREAKIN AWESOME!!!
We swung like Tarzan and a very frightened Jane.
I rode through some rapids on a tube, and took a moment to catch my breath. Astounded by the beauty that surrounded me, and feeling very blessed to be there.
I then rode a mule back up the mountain to our home base of Canopy River.
Me! I rode a mule! (the wee donkey was very patient with me)
I did the entire adventure in my Toms and frankly, I felt like a rock star. Our fierce group of travel writers cheered each other on, supported one another, laughed and screamed until we were hoarse. SassyHubby and I made memories, and I had some new bragging rights. I was now an Adventurer! I could brag to my children that I conquered a mountain, did seven wild zip lines, threw myself into a river, tackled water rapids and rode a mule all by myself. Truthfully, I knew my girls would be all kinds of proud and just a little bit jealous. For almost three hours I didn’t think about bills, the kids, post deadlines, or what was for dinner. I had truly left the real world behind and it was magical.
Thank you Canopy River for an experience I will never, ever forget!
Disclosure: I attended this tour as a guest of @PVVisist #pvpress trip, as always all opinions and thoughts are my own. Please note that many photos were taken by our Canopy River Photographer, cameras were not allowed on this adventure.
You are brave! I don’t quite get the picture of you above the tube…is that safe? Those rocks scream danger to me (but I’m a wimp when it comes to heights).
The pic of me above the tube could use more explanation!
I was jumping from the edge of the river into the tube. The guide was there to catch me if I missed. He was one big strong dude and wasn’t going to let me miss!
You are a lady that knows how to have a good time! What fun that must have been! Good for you!
I laughed (and screamed) a lot! I highly recommend this trip for all kinds of adventures!
What an adventure. I don’t know if I would be so brave to tackle the zip line. I am deathly afraid of heights. Everyone I know who has been afraid to do a zip line then conquered it, loved it. Your vacay was a journey to be remembered.
Your friends are right! Once you get past the first zipline, the rest is cake!
I will never forget this adventure.
Wow, you are so adventurous, not sure I’m up for that much action
Honestly, this was way out of my comfort zone and I am now so glad I did this! I felt brave and proud and could brag to my kids that I conquered a mountain 🙂 LOL
WOW! Looks like fun! Hope you had a blast
I really did have a blast!
What an adventure! The zip line must have been the excitement and fright thing all rolled up into one moment. Your pics from the trip sure are making us want to go and create our own memories there.
I was so thankful my Hubby was there to support me and tell me I could do it! Then have to admit I was proud of myself for doing it! I hope to go back and do it again with my girls, make some more memories!
Oh my gosh….how fun for you both!!! Such cute pictures of you…who looks that good while scared? ONLY YOU!!! A mule? A MULE?? How cool!!!
LOL You are too kind!
As it turns out I giggle to cover my fear!
PS That mule was the scariest part! I was sure he was going to drop my ass as he hauled me up the mountain! HAHA
Steph!
You are one fun person, love reading about all your adventures. I am looking foward to seeing you sometime soon 🙂
Sherrie-Mae
PRMomOttawa.com
Sherrie, you would have loved this adventure!!
Truly!
Hope to see you very soon!
those are some great photos
now that looks like serious fun.
It truly was serious fun!
Definitely a trip you will remember!! The pictures of the houses from the village really make you think of how lucky we are to have the houses we do. Don’t think I would of been brave enough to try the zip lining.
I will never forget this trip. I also know I must go back and take my girls, they need to see with their own eyes how truly blessed we are to live where we do.
AHHH! You are so brave! (and now I kind of want to try this too!)
Oh you must try it!! You will be so proud of yourself!
Love the pictures!!! going into the river from the zipline looked awesome, and you look pretty good riding a mule, the pictures at the beginning of the village and the road look like something out of a movie set!
You know what? As we were driving up the mountain I said to my Hubby, I feel like I’m in a movie. I’ve done a lot of travelling but never had an experience like this!
I’m sure screamed a lot would not even cover what I would do … lol
Great trip my dear 🙂
LOL Eventually you run out of breath, have to stop screaming and look around and enjoy the scenery! 🙂
wow!! What a great trip!!
Thank you , I highly recommend it!