I was just strolling on the seashore of Bay of Bengal in Orissa when I saw a man about 100-150 feet or more up in the air, parasailing on the blue waters, floating like a bird. It was very exciting sight and for few moments I just stopped walking and kept on looking at him thinking that it must be a great feeling flying in the sky, free from any hindrance, with the arms opened up like the wings of birds, sailing and floating with the current of the air….feeling the excitement of freedom! To me it was the ultimate adventure and I wished I could have the courage to follow the steps...as I had always held a very simple life.
I realized that the adventure of being at the altitude needs an attitude! No noise pollution, no smoke just plain fun. The thrill of having your own wings, the big wide sky with no traffic jams was a safe and easy aero adventure especially for those who love to reach new heights.
As he receded from the sight, I tried to find out the starting point of this magnificent adventure and located it about a kilometer away. I just stood there mesmerized. A person was attached to parasail or parachute which in turn was attached

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