Go ape!

Yesterday I had the most amazing day with Alex. A while ago he suggested taking me to Go Ape instead of the original plan of Thorpe Park because I'd never done anything like Go Ape but had always wanted to. I set off for Guildford on the train with bright red hair which I hadn't told Alex about as I wanted to surprise him. I'd unfortunatly forgot the biscuits though! Which he teased me about all day. When I arrived I had to wait quite a while for him to get to the train station. I waited in the "usual spot" and dodging taxi drivers who really wanted to give me a lift! When he arrived he was rather...speechless. I'd really surprised him! This made me happy. He did like it though it took him a while to get used to. I was then called "redhead" all day.

When we got back to his we sat and played Kane and Lynch 2 which is just an utterly awful game. I knew it was going to be bad but the shoddy camera just made me feel sick! Especially when I ran anywhere! We could only play about three levels until we felt a bit too ill to continue. Alex has always quite liked the story though so I left the game with him for him to complete then give back to me. We then got some lunch (Bacon sandwich and a chocolate bar, nom nom) before heading off for Go Ape.

I was quite nervous about the whole thing I have to admit. As I'd never done anything like this before. They put us in harnesses then put us in a big group of people. Luckily, because there was only two of us we got to go first, putting us ahead of all the kids which would have drove us insane. I was reassured how Alex came across as a bit of a professional, so much so he was asked to demonstrate and go first on the first course (which is not very high off the ground at all). I followed him and as soon as we'd done it we were allowed to continue to the next course before the others. No waiting for the win! This one was of course much higher up and this was when I started to get more nervous! The problem is, you're pretty much up there by yourself so your own safety is in your own hands. You just have to make sure you're always attached to the tree and that you're doing it right. I was most worried about remebering what to do but once you've done it a few times it's so natural.

The first little bit to do up there really freaked me out. It's called the Tarzan swing and basically you swing into a net. It's really quite hard to have faith to jump of the edge of a tree and have faith you'll be safe! I did do it though (whilst screaming "Fuuuuccckkkk") which Alex found hilarious but even though he made fun of me during the day he was really supportive too which was nice. At the end of every course you have to zip line down to the bottom which again is very scary but the best feeling in the world when you do it! Plus Alex gave me some tips so I never landed on my bum! Smooth landing for the win. We were suggested to skip 3 and come back to it because there was a bit of a wait but we really wanted to do them in order so we decided we didn't mind waiting. It was a huge group in front of us but they all knew each other, they were all adults and they were all so nice! Especially the guy in front of us who was so chatty, funny and friendly, we ended up following them for the rest of the day. Alex and I also thought of funny things to shout as we swung across things and zip lined. We also spotted a man who looked just like Stan Lee! It was hilarious! Such good times. I actually think one of the best parts of the day was seeing Alex so happy. He was messing around on all the crossings, dancing and moonwalking across bridges, I could tell he hadn't had this much fun in a long, long time and it made me really happy to see him like that.

It took us about 3 hours to complete everything and by that time I was gasping for a drink! Was pretty tired too so we headed off to get Nandos. There was a huge queue at Nandos so we went to Blockbusters first and Alex brought step brothers as he said I was find it funny and I'd never seen it. Then we went back to get food and then we went home. The rest of the evening was spent watching Step Brothers, eating and drinking Alex's own hot chocolate (no, that's not a euphemism). I wish I could have stayed over but I'd already told my parents I would be back this evening so I had to go home. Alex drove me home at about 12:30 meaning we got to Portsmouth at about 1:30. I was shattered. Almost fell asleep in the car and was very worried about Alex doing the same on the way back. I really didn't want him to drive home alone but he had to so I gave him his biscuits and bid him goodbye. I would have stayed up all night worrying about him but luckily I was so tired I fell straight asleep. I woke up to a text that he'd got home safe, breathed a sigh of relief then went back to sleep.

I am totally exhausted today, as is Alex and I got more sleep than him! (He's at work now). It was completly worth it though. Best day in a long time :) I'm not looking forward to tomorrow though - packing to go back to uni. I really hate packing it's so stressful. Hopefully my parents will help me with most of it, all I need to sort out is clothes and personal stuff I want to take really. Can't wait to move in though. Will be good to be back.