No, it's not in a car, a cruise, a rollercoaster, an airplane, nor a helicopter...
At of 9 May 2011, age 32, it's THE LORRY RIDE UP MOUNT KYAIKTIYO!
At of 9 May 2011, age 32, it's THE LORRY RIDE UP MOUNT KYAIKTIYO!
- Top of a lorry
- 10-12 wooden benches secured by screws to the side of the lorry
- 5 to 6 persons per bench
- Around 60kmh, up AND down hill along a winding, bumpy road
- No seatbelts
- I'm seated right at the back, at the corner
Not sure if the picture adequately describes the situation well enough, but I actually kept my camera after 5 minutes, not wanting to risk dropping or knocking it against the lorry, as I actually needed both hands to hold on to the lorry for dear life!
A 45 minute uphill ride on a 1-lane road/dirt track, only for another 45 minute uphill climb up slopes and stairs, just to see this:
The Golden Rock on Mt Kyaiktiyo, the 3rd most important Buddhist pilgrimage site in Myanmar.
I'll update this post upon completion of any of the following, if ever:
- whitewater rafting
- skydiving
- paragliding
- bungee jumping
- BASE jumping