Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2011/02/17
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Howard offered: Subject: [Leica] Burka Para sailing in Penang > HI Luggers, > > Some more pictures from Batu Ferringhi beach in Penang: > > An Arab lady flying by herself in full burka > > http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Howard+Cummer/Beach2011/ParaBurkaW.jpg.html Hi Howard, I have to ask what some might consider it a stupid question? But wouldn't it be considered pretty dangerouly stupid flying about with all that extra clothing on if you were to go down in the ocean water and have it weigh you down so you become a dead burka wearing body? Or do they have fast recovery boats for safety rescue if they do? Having enjoyed both para-sailing and parachute jumping I just can't imagine being all wrapped up in an outfit that may get me drowned! But I suppose ... "to each her own!" But still a scary way to para sail no matter how you cut it! cheers, Dr.ted