Tobago Swing

We had a chance to play on a swing in Tobago.  Jo had a much easier time getting on the thing than I did.  It doesn't look it, but it was high up.  As you can see in my photo, I mostly just hung off it. 

After a few minutes of obvious struggling, I figured it out.  From the position you see in the photo, I got my left foot up on the swing.  From there, I could get my right foot up.  Part of me thought I was about to get it.  The other part was afraid I was going to do something close to the reason they tell you never to put water wings on your feet.  I worked my hands up the rope and - YES! - sat on the swing.  What I didn't realize is that there was about 15 people sitting on top of boat behind me, watching my every move.  They let out a h.u.g.e. cheer as I finally besting the swing.