Up In The Air…

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I had a rather daunting assignment a few weeks back with the Daily Express in London’s Regent’s Park, well, daunting for my journo! She undertook a session with the Gorilla Circus trapeze school- oh did I mention she’s scared of heights?

In a rare break from the miserable spring / summer we’ve had so far, the sun came out & conditions were perfect for pictures.

They started on the deck with instructors Ezra & Debs where they were taught various holds & positions.

Before being strapped into safety harnesses & heading up to the 32 foot high launch platform.

My girl looked a little sheepish as she climbed that ladder!

Once at the top, she was a little aprehensive to let go, but soon got into the swing of it.

Debs gave her a gentle nudge & she was off.

For a brief moment, she actually looked like she was enjoying herself.

Before she came crashing down to the net.

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Fair play to her, though- she got straight back on the horse for another go. Her second attempt was a much more elegant one.

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When she splashed down this time around, she seemed much happier.

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Then a handful of the more seasoned students stepped up & showed us all where a bit of practice can get you.

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Luckilly for us both, my journo opted out of this section. I reckon we’d have probably seen last night’s dinner if she’d had a go!

ENJOY!

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To read the full story in the Daily Express, click HERE!

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