Well I said I wasn’t going to update today. Circumstances have changed and I have got back about 3 hours ahead of the rest of the tour. I decided as this was a unique experience for myself to take a flight back from Milford Sound. More of that in a bit, but I have to say that the trip down to Milford was incredible. It was probably because I wasn’t driving, but faced with glaciers, waterfalls and valleys it was quite moving. We had a little BBQ for lunch in the middle of a forest, then forged onto Milford Sound.
I was sceptical about how two hours could be filled with a boat trip up and down the fiord, but as the man in the orthopaedic shoe once said I stand corrected. We went up the left hand side calling in at coves for photo opportunities, and getting soaked by waterfalls as we went straight underneath. After a brief mission out to the Tasman Sea we began the trek back to the boardwalk. Before docking we called in at a cove where a group of dolphins were making their way out to sea. They came right up to the boat and were very playful.
After docking we were asked if there was anyone who wanted to return to Queenstown via plane for a small (!) fee. I thought that this would be really great, and I wasn’t disappointed. The 8 seater plane (yes, that’s right) actually had more legroom than most international flights Ive been on, but I know which one I would rather fly on. The advantages of sightseeing from a plane were equalled by the pitfalls of hitting your head on the roof of the plane. Just as well it was padded!
Anyway, there’s not much else to say. I’m going out on the Shotover tomorrow, which is a jetboat down the river. Should be fun.
Stay safe
Matt
3 comments:
Just thought I'd look on the off chance you'd managed any more news. Your trip up Milford Sound must have been absolutely fantastic. Not sure about the flight back, the views might have been great, but scary or what. I don't know whether I'd have had the courage to look! Look forward to your next bulletin. Love M xxxx
That was a nice surprise..an unexpected update. What a wonderful experience for you. Glad you've had a good day. Looking forward to your next expedition!!!
love n hugs, big sis.x
I to thought i'd look just on the off chance don't get me wrong i do miss you but when you return i'll miss my nightly ritual of checking up
on you! You really haven't stopped have you1 Good job you've still got timer off when you get back to rest!
x x
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