Andy first introduced us to abseiling shortly before we visited Malta in 1995 (in fact we did a wee bit of abseiling in Malta, off a bridge in St. Julians, much to the amusement of the locals).

Andy abseils in Malta.  Photo: P.McKenzie

We have since abseiled at a variety of locations, ranging from the chalk cliffs overlooking Portsmouth harbour, UK (still one of our favourite sites) to the hotel stairwell of the St. George Hotel in St. Julians Bay, Malta!

Phil's first try (Malta). Photo: D.Thomas

One of our favourite sites was the chalk cliffs at Portsmouth, UK (before we got busted by the MP's for getting too close to the MOD site at the top of the cliffs). They aren't particularly high (they range from between 75 and 100 feet) but are challenging and the view from the top is excellent!

Tosh at the Chalk Cliffs, Portsmouth, UK. Photo: P.McKenzie

Abseiling is a great confidence building exercise and is great fun! After the first couple of jumps, your confidence grows quickly (too quickly sometimes) and before you know it you're hooked!

Malta Jump (Tosh). Photo: P.McKenzie

Of course it goes without saying that you should make sure you abseil with someone experienced! ("Don't try this at home" disclaimer implied J) - We are lucky to be able to abseil with someone like Andy, who not only has the gear, but more importantly has long years of experience. It's also much more fun to abseil with someone who really knows what they are doing.

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