Zipping the Delta Lines

This is one of the very rare moments that I get to be part of the blog I'm posting - that I get to be part of the pictures!  Bear with me ...

I was able to  arrange with the resort office the previous day that I'll ride with the Delta Adventure Park utility passenger jeep in going the the mountain park, otherwise I will have to drive up to the mountains to reach the place.  The Delta Discovery Park, a mountain resort, is around 30-45 minutes uphill from Butuan City proper.

I was met by the chief safety officer at the park office and escorted to the nearby briefing area.  There were no other visitors that time of the day yet,  so I had the full attention of the staff who gladly briefed me about the zip-rides and even the history of the park.

That's the 4-wheel Willys Jeep that took me to the starting point of the first ride.  The ride was already an adrenalin rush by itself.  We have to traverse several 45 and 50 degree hill climbs to reach the flight deck of the first zip line (the longest one at almost a kilometer in distance to the landing area).

Manong driver in all smiles assuring me that he knows the driving 101%.  We did reach the area safe and sound. Next, the zip down ....

This magnificent view is from the flight deck.  At my back is the whole of Butuan city and the Agusan del norte beyond.  I have to hold-on to the pole for it's hundreds of feet down if I ever slip.  At the base of that gray mountain side is the end of the zip-ride, almost a kilometer down, 

above lush and tall trees ...

in between hills that seemed so close, they seem to scrape my sides if ever I'd move and sway ...

and finally the landing ... That small structure on top of the mountain (upper left corner of the picture) is the flight-launch pad.

I had zipped a few times already in the different parts of Mindanao, but this is the first time that I have been photographed on flight! Wwwweeeeee ....

The park has other amenities too, like this pool and some rides.  As of this visit, they are still preparing to build cottages to cater to overnight staying guest.

16 Sept 2012