And I suggested to Christine, how’s about a heli ride, and yes we were both keen.
So we went and had a chat with Kevin, normally at this time of year runs 3 helicopters,
Best not to land on these cracks
This is where we landed on the Middleton basin
I quickly got my saxes and juggling balls out and jumped to it...
Pink panther...probably the first time it’s been heard up here ...Yeti!
What else to play but Summertime
the tides were wrong for me and the wind was going to get up so we choose not to wait around.
On such a day photographs just digitally appear with digets at the ready..
However designed this nature stuff sure knew what they were doing!
The tannins from the forest make the water this particular colour
This is predominately Kahikatea forest
I mentioned in the last blog about the Kahikatea timber being used for Butter Boxes.
It literally takes decades to produce such fine patterns
Wine with fish n chips and a view like no other...simply Magic!
That is this blog all done and dusted.
We looked up at this Helicopter flying in with hunters and fishermen going into the back blocks
ignored the persistering, savage sandflies ... and we decided to go for it!
So we went and had a chat with Kevin, normally at this time of year runs 3 helicopters,
but now after Covid 19, he is running only the one and offering discounts as well
Just trying to keep his business afloat!
Hunters come in with their trophy, holding a Tar head in a plastic bag (wasn’t quick enough with me camera)
We had booked not to land on the snow...then I thought of the opportunity.
Hunters come in with their trophy, holding a Tar head in a plastic bag (wasn’t quick enough with me camera)
We had booked not to land on the snow...then I thought of the opportunity.
Hence my sax case sitting waiting to get on board.
This was my first helicopter flight, but not so for Christine who had worked for Helicopters New Zealand and gotten some freebie rides on Helicopters some time ago!
Up, up and away!
Christine was watching the altimeter which got to 9000ft
This was my first helicopter flight, but not so for Christine who had worked for Helicopters New Zealand and gotten some freebie rides on Helicopters some time ago!
Up, up and away!
Christine was watching the altimeter which got to 9000ft
There are quite a few glaciers up there. Ken told us about the brown stains on the ice was from last years Australian fires in NSW.
Best not to land on these cracks
This is where we landed on the Middleton basin
I quickly got my saxes and juggling balls out and jumped to it...
no need to put my hat out...not too many passerbys around here!
Juggling at 9000ft...is no different to 0 feet....I still drop them!
However it was an absolute blast
Pink panther...probably the first time it’s been heard up here ...Yeti!
What else to play but Summertime
Next we went to the opposite end of the scale.....the Okarito Lagoon.
With it’s icon wharf and shed
I was intending to go kayaking at Okarito but...
the tides were wrong for me and the wind was going to get up so we choose not to wait around.
And headed south to Haast for the night, and going back up the road north to Ship Creek and Jackson Bay the next day.
On such a day photographs just digitally appear with digets at the ready..
However designed this nature stuff sure knew what they were doing!
The tannins from the forest make the water this particular colour
This is predominately Kahikatea forest
I mentioned in the last blog about the Kahikatea timber being used for Butter Boxes.
Well this is them (or at least a display of them)
And onward to Jackson Bay, not really touristville
But the wharf posts grabbed my attention for their weathered look
It literally takes decades to produce such fine patterns
Wine with fish n chips and a view like no other...simply Magic!
The grin tells it all!
That is this blog all done and dusted.
Another is waiting in the wings
As usual, stay safe, have fun and be creative.
Kia ora and Kia kaha
Jimu & Christine
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