This just sounds so epic! =] When I'm older, I know I want to have a go at skydiving. BASE jumping is a bit more hardcore; doesn't really suit me, but it does sound amazing.
Burj Khalifa is the new tallest building in the world (in the United Arab Emirates).
At 828m, it is the world record.
Its other records include:
- the world's highest mosque on its 158th floor
- the world's highest swimming pool on its 76th floor
- the world's fastest lift at a speed of 18 metres per second!
Of course BASE jumping is illegal, as it is the most dangerous recreational sport in the world with every 1 out 60 participants dying. The two fellows in the video were arrested afterwards.
However, two men from the UAE managed to get permission off the authorities to BASE jump from a crane suspended on the tower's 160th floor, at 672m, being the world's record BASE jump. Both men were successful.
I so want to visit this place to see the tower! I like tall buildings =] I've been to the tallest tower in Melbourne, Eureka Tower. I think I mentioned it in a previous blog. The Eiffel Tower is also fun to visit. Of course, you probably all know that :P apart from Leah.
I'm not afraid of heights at all, unless I was on a tightrope. I couldn't manage that, no. Falling - that's the real fear. I love heights; I like seeing things getting smaller. The London Eye is good like that, as things get progressively. The queues are irritating though ;| ... apparently, its much the same for Burj Khalifa; although, it is possible to get tickets beforehand with a 75% discount =]
My list of places to go on holiday has now expanded. I haven't got any great plans to go on a gap year, so i just hope I'll get a good enough job to go on all these holidays when I'm older.
I want to go to Egypt, Peru, Australia again (I want to visit Sydney and Uluru), many places in Europe, Canada, and now the UAE.
I'm going to go now.
Bye x
