I suppose it could be said that one of my fears is falling - even if it is secured with a thick tethered cord, harness and staffed platform. Although it took two attempts, that fear was conquered - not gracefully though (no one said anything about it needing to be graceful...).
Up above is the Auckland Harbour Bridge, and the platform is underneath the bridge at the highest point (count back 6 supports, under the two flags) - about 40 meters or 13 stories up. Although I was ultra psyched for the quest, I made the amateur mistake of looking down off the platform, and completely copped out at first. Don't get me wrong, I still had every intention of going, just not right then. I just needed to catch my breath.
At least now I know that it really isn't all that bad; once I jumped off the platform, well, I couldn't go back then, right? (my most sincere apologies to my parents that I will no longer be able to continue the Frantz family name...)
I was, however, finally able to get a decent shot of Auckland...even though it was shrouded in mist - perhaps it added to the quality?
(P.S. - click each image to get their actual size - not dial up friendly)
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