Adventure & Wildlife Magazine - Vol 1|Issue 5-6| Nov 16 - Jan 17 Vol 1|Issue 5-6| Nov 16 - Jan 17 | Page 79

ADVENTURE & WILDLIFE
In Sia’s own words
When my Papa announced that we were going to skydive, I was thrilled. I have always
enjoyed all the activities that he has introduced me to, and I trust him completely.
Having said that, I did suffer from nerves as the plane took off. But, Robbie and Papa made me
feel comfortable. They chatted and joked with me all along. As my Papa jumped off before me,
I knew this was it! Seconds after he went, I was out of the plane, and we went at a breakneck
speed, straight down. It was then that I enjoyed the rush of air against my face, and was soon
making comic faces into the GoPro that was attached to Robbie’s wrist. It was a heady feeling!
Once the parachute opened, he even allowed me to steer it for a while. Gliding like
a bird, we went down at an easy pace, overtaking Papa along the way. After landing
safely, I looked up to see him swooping down, and as soon as he landed, I rushed to
embrace him. I was over the moon to know that I was one of the youngest to ever do this at
Skydive Australia.
Thank you Papa for such a thrilling adventure!
- Sia (12 yrs, 8 m, 16 days, on the day of the skydive)
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