Australian rappel: I did it!

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Rappeling at Bakasyunan Resort, Rizal, Philippines

"Australian rappelling: is the process of descending a fixed rope in a standing position while facing the ground.
The technique is used as a military "assault" technique whereby a soldier is belayed, allowing them to face down the descent and fire a weapon."
~Wikipedia

(I first learned Australian rappel in college for a Basic Life Saving course. If I'd have to do it now, I might need a refresher. And oh! we tried doing the spider walk too, back in college! Crawling down to the ground with your head upside down. That was freakin' awesome. Aw, those days. )

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