Skydive - Interlaken 2024
I “Woke up with determination” …. @3:30 am on 7th March 2024
Blogging On-board BA 710 LHR ZRH @ 0630
Just finished my official travel for two days with lots of takeaways and work as I get back to Doha next week , but for now … this is my time , my life and my decisions :)
It all started in 2014/15 , when I first thought of going for some adventure sport …. Been doing it ever since I got parent’s permission for treks in Maharashtra :) and always loved to do some adventure activities ! Parasailing, paragliding exited me initially but then after sometime I needed more :)
In 2017, while on Solo trip with Auckland, NZ , i decided to do Sky walk and Sky Jump which is almost 378m but of course you are tied well … trust me for that moment when crew tells you okay jump …. I couldn’t …. I couldn’t trust the ropes tied 😬😬 but finally as I left my hands and jumped …. I just forgot about everything and the drop for those 20-30 seconds made me feel out of the world ! Same trip I also did my first Zip Line , one of the tallest and longest ….. and wandered on Wahiki Island !
Anyway , that was the beginning and now I am here today …. It always takes a minute to make the decision …. Usually we spent time on worries , what ifs , time , busy schedule etc , in your mind you have decided already but it’s just these thoughts delay it !
Such was my decision, I was always clear about doing it in Interlaken , overlooking Swiss Alps , lakes and snow mountains etc and then that moment came , where I just took an opportunity to club my duty travel with day offs and just booked my skydive !
That’s it … see just opened the site , chose day and time and …. That’s all it takes :)
Chose a day of “Mahashivratri” , where I refrain from food , alcohol ( Although it’s Shiva’s …. Oops not regal ;) ) for one day in year and don’t break my fast until next day ! But for this I need to be properly hydrated , energetic so plan is to still fast completely but spend day on juices which will act better !
Lots of things still unclear , weather plays role here so until it’s over ….. this is still a plan waiting to be executed !
What am doing now , on my way to Zurich , then will keep one of my bag in lockers at ZRH airport … and then keep essentials in my bag pack …… take a train and hit Interlaken :)
Booked already a hostel so you get into complete solo backpackers mode … should reach hostel by 2 pm latest and then will spend some time in Interlaken , this will be my 2nd time here , 2019 what a trip that was ! family Swiss vacation , chalet , cable car rides , snow all over … just mesmerising!
But this one , will spend time within central Interlaken area … will chill and just relax in the serene surroundings !
I thinks that’s all for now …. Landing soon in ZRH
It’s 9:45 and I am already out of immigrations without any hassle , queue ! Best of most of Europe airports is you always find some hotels , b&b next to it …. When you travel light and want to enjoy your past days , I would say start your solo in Europe , stay in dorm … ( the good dorm ) found one “Capsule Hotel” within terminal area of ZRH as I needed to drop my other bag , keep it safe while I return from Interlaken !
Such a welcoming atmosphere, guys at reception “Host” so so professional and youthful ! Booked my bed for tomorrow but they allowed me to keep my luggage .
I got the stuff I needed and on my way to Interlaken ! This time it’s SBB IC81 !
and , after 4 years , I am back to Interlaken …. Kind of missing family as it was our one of the best trip ….spent quality time in Swiss alps !
Based on reviews booked Backpackers villa hostel , one bed with en-suite WC , and this place is amazing ! From front staff to facilities , lively atmosphere and cleanliness…15 out of 10 ! Safe and sound what a location
