I don't think I really expected any forgiveness, Jess :-) You really did find that scary. I just wish I knew about the dark tunnel and the big drop at the end before we considered going on the ride. However, maybe you wouldn't have gone on the ride at all and certainly wouldn't have been able to reflect on the experience, though perhaps you wouldn't have squeezed my arm anywhere near as much either!!

After the ride, you said something to me and the others. Something like (and sorry, I can't remember the exact words) ....

"I am really proud of myself and my Mum will be too when I tell her tonight!"

... which I thought was lovely having just been on one of the scariest rides in the park.

Sometimes it is good to face your fears, as you never know if you will conquer them and not be scared next time.

Having said all that, aircraft flight still worries me, but that doesn't stop me from flying, I just have to work much harder at rationalising my fears. Jumping out of an aircraft in New Zealand has helped a little bit! ;-)