11th Anniversary

Today Gill and I celebrated our 11th Anniversary. We've decided to go on a new adventure every year to mark the occasion.  We started off the new tradition with a day at the National Whitewater Center.

We geared up in harnesses, carabiners and helmets and headed to the Climb, Zip and Adventure courses.

That's right, we climbed up and manuvered through the posts, ropes and cables, 30 feet in the air.  It was challenging and pushed us both to our limit, but it was totally exhilarating and we were psyched that we finished it!

After the adventure course we climbed up a cargo net to a double zip line where Gill and I could zip down next to each other.  As we zipped, the staff cheered for us and yelled "happy anniversary" so much fun!

We headed over to the Ridge Trail, which was challenging, but a lot more fun since we had already conquered the adventure course.

We went on a couple more trails to some more zips before 

having a beer by the water and lunch at the restaurant.

After lunch it was time to gear up for the MEGA Zip.  This zip line was fast and took us directly over all the white water rapids.

What a thrill!  (Especially when Gill's iphone dropped out of his pocket - 

luckily a staff member was able to retrieve it with no damage!)

 After the excitement of all the zipping, we opted for something a bit more peaceful and took a nice walk around the center to the Flatwater Docks for kayaking on the Catawba River.

 We ended our adventurous day with rock climbing.  It was such a challenge, but we were both able to reach the top, and Gill was even able to climb again on a harder course!

It was a fantastic adventure.  There is no one in the world I would rather try new things with than my husband.  Gill is my best friend, and our marriage is the best adventure of all.