This past weekend, my friend and I took a trip to Nashville, TN.
Her and I take a trip roughly every 2-3 years, where we take a weekend excursion to a city a drivable distance away, explore attractions, and enjoy some space from the everyday routine.
It’s always a great time and much needed.
On this trip, I booked us an Airbnb experience: a helicopter ride of Nashville.
I’m not gonna lie, as I was perusing their experience site, I was slightly suspicious.
The price seemed acceptable, which honestly made me wonder if it was legit.
But, out of hope, and possibly ignorance, I booked our experience.
Though, I did not share this information with my friend until the ride was complete.
*awkward smile*
Anyway, we’re driving there and it’s taking us deep into what I would label an industrial park.
Driving. Driving. Driving.
“I sure hope we don’t get murdered.” my friend says.
*me looking around out of curiosity*
*shrug*
“Guess we will find out.”
We pull up and the place looks legit.
*wiping forehead*
Thank goodness.
We walk in and are offered a cocktail.
If these people want me to throw up in their helicopter, by all means, give me one of them.
I graciously decline and excitement builds.
Finally we’re escorted to the helicopter via golf cart.
And, seriously, I had to anchor my knee under the arm rail on the cart, this chick was zooming.
Anyway, we arrive and are given VERY specific instructions – we are to remain toward the front of the helicopter, because we would literally die if we meander to the back with the tail end blades running.
She escorts us over and we get in, buckle, put on our headsets, and introduce ourselves to the pilot.
*all the nerves*
We’re prepped and ready.
Honestly, one of my favorite parts was the headsets.
Instead of the familiar momentum building with an airplane, we immediately go straight up.
Such a bizarre feeling.
I look over to my friend and she is gripping the seat handles in front of her.
*me too, girl, me too*
And, of course, I took a video of the take off.
We’re in the air zooming atop the city of Nashville.
The Batman building (ATT building), an old abandoned prison where The Green Mile was filmed, a glass factory that looked like sparkling water from the sky, and a Grand Prix was happening as well.
Tiny little cars flying around the city at upwards of 100 MPH.
This trip seriously made the city feel like I was looking at a miniature cityscape.
It was awesome.
I’m also super glad we didn’t have lunch until after.
Side note: I have had a recurring dream (a couple of times anyway) of falling out of a helicopter – which I also did not share with my friend until we were done.
Because, fear.
But, I didn’t fall out, so that was cool.
Anyway, if you’re ever in Nashville, or any city for fun, check for helicopter rides.
You will not be disappointed.
One of THE best experiences I have ever had.
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