360 degree spins in the Shotover river canyon
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Oct 28, 2008
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Trip End
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Queenstown,
South Island,
New Zealand
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Today we take to the water for a ride in the Shotover jet in the dramaic
Shotover river canyon. It's a clever boat that goes up to 80km per hour and only needs 10cm of
water. The driver dodged the canyon walls (and gave us a few 360 degree spins).
It's great fun wind racing through your hair, and getting drenched. The canyon is beautiful with the usual clear blue water that is so characteristic of here.
Joel: We spent the afternoon preparing for our 3 day hike (or tramping as its known here) on the "Routeburn Track", apparently one of New Zealanders favourite walks in fjordland and one of the Department of Conservation's Great Walks. Lots of mountains, waterfalls, lakes and great views. Can't wait!
Comments
wow
Just spent a bit of time catching up on your adventures- can't believe you jumped out of a plane! So cool. Good news here is that BrJPsych seem to want to publish our paper (with some amendments, obviously) So maybe we can finally see the back of the bugger! Missing you loads x
coincidences..
hi joel and rose... times passing fast cant believe youve been all over and in just 5 months... anyway harry ( my stepdad) is in nz at mo ... his email is harry.dawes@virgin.net he may get in touch hope your both well... wow as always xx
Re: coincidences..
Thanks for the message. Me and Harry exchanged a few emails but we missed each other as I was still in the South Island. How are you doing - are you still planning on going to Oz to work....