Bob L's Mexico Trip Photos

Voladores at the Tajin Ruins

Voladores at the Tajin Ruins

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Standing around the pole.

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Sitting on the top of the pole as the flute plays.

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When the flute stops, hang off the edge and let go..

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This is not as scary as it looks, They move fairly slow.

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But then again, they are only tied to the rope with knots, no harness.

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Hope he did not have a big breakfast.

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Just before they hit the ground they spin so their heads are up. Don't do this on a full stomach.