Personal Narrative: My Vacation To Wisconsin Dells

Curiosity will conquer fear even more than bravery will (James Stephens). On my first vacation to Wisconsin Dells in the winter of twenty-twelve, I went on an obstacle course that was above a blinding arcade. Walking across the different ledges and ropes was terrifying, but I did not let that stop me from trying. Now I know fear is not something that should hold me back, but something to push me forward.

It is the last day of my family vacation at Wisconsin Dells, and we decide to go on an obstacle course. The course is on the third level of the building, and when I look down I can see all the colorful, flashing lights of the arcade below. The obstacle course itself is just ledges and ropes that I could walk across. I am so nervous that my

My little sister has tried everything already including the single rope that looks like the type acrobats walk across in circus’. That is when Sammi dares me to walk across the rope as well. I am hesitant but determined to make my way across. I find my way over to the single rope with each step gaining more and more courage. When I reach the rope I take several deep breaths before I take my first step. The rope wobbles and one misstep makes it feel like an earthquake right under my feet. I try not to think about how far up I am but at moving my feet one in front of the other. While walking across I am steady and not shaking in fear that I might actually fall. I make it over to the other side and relief washes over me in a wave. When I look up at Sammi I find her smirking and she says we should start a competition to see who is faster. Sammi and I stand side by side on opposite ledges we give each other a quick glance before we take off. Sammi is small and moves quickly with me right next to her neither of us slowing down. We make it to the platform at the same time and decide to go on some ropes. After many races, we do not have a clear winner and decide to call it a draw when our parents tell us it is time to