Abseiling

Wearily I trudged up the steep and slippery side of the cliff. There were no cut steps or railings, and the trees and bushes hadn't been cut back, so I had to walk cautiously making sure I didn't trip over a root or get caught on a branch. A clearing appeared to our left which revealed a picturesque view of Welsh countryside and also showed me how immeasurably far off the ground I was - …showed first 75 words of 927 total…

…showed last 75 words of 927 total…closer and closer to the ground the excitement, enthusiasm and adrenaline sapped away leaving an empty feeling inside. With a last push my feet finally met the ground and I breathed the last air of excitement. As I unbuckled and untied myself from the harness I looked up at the cliff as it towered above me, and I felt a sense of contentment. I grinned, and then climbed back up the cliff to go again.