After gearing up we were ready to find out what was in store for us! We received a mini-lesson about how to keep ourselves from spinning and how to STOP!
Diane sticks her landing!
Rebecca zips through the cloud forest.
After a couple of lines we stopped for a group photo. We are all smiling, but we still can't believe we're flying on wires in the middle of the rain forest in Costa Rica!
Zip lining was so much fun and we all tried it in its place of origin.....Monte Verde, Costa Rica! Zip lining originated because scientists needed a way to study the plants and animals in the rain forest. They used ropes to view and study plants and animals at all heights from ground to canopy, maneuvering themselves up and down the ropes using a wheel with teeth. These ropes weren't connected from tree to tree when it began. They would unhook themselves, move the ropes, and begin again if they wanted to see something in another tree. Scientists continue to study the rain forest for many reasons. One of the reasons is to discover plants that can be used for medicinal purposes. Scientists have discovered both penicillin and citronella in the rain forest!
Now zip lining is a great tourist attraction and an unbelievable way to get many incredible views of the scenery around you!
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