Yesterday was a very exciting day for me as it was time to do my Derby Cathedral Abseil, which I blogged about a month ago. When we arrived I gave my boyfriend a very quick lesson with my camera, and let him practise on the abseilers that were braving the decent. At the bottom of the tower I was kitted up with all necessary safety gear before being directed towards a very steep spiral staircase. Upon arrival at the top I photographed the views using my phone. Soon it was time for my big descent. My harness was checked and adjusted, then I was attached to various safety ropes and a huit to enable me to control my speed. After a quick safety briefing (while I was already hanging out over the edge of the tower) I was away, descending the 212 feet to the safety of the ground below.
I've managed to raise £260 so far but it's not too late to sponsor me through my justgiving page: http://www.justgiving.com/AmyLouiseJohnson.
I've managed to raise £260 so far but it's not too late to sponsor me through my justgiving page: http://www.justgiving.com/AmyLouiseJohnson.
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| Me with all of my safety gear, ready to climb the spiral staircase. |
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| The tower of Derby Cathedral set up for abseiling, with me at the top taking photos of the view. |
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| The roof tops of Derby.. not the most scenic of cities! |
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| The very top of the tower. |
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| The scaffold platform, safely secured to the roof of the tower, or so I hoped! |
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| Me looking down from the top, while my huit was being attached. |
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| The Derby Mountain Rescue statue. |
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| Posing by the clock for a photograph. Almost safely on the ground! |
