Flying High

 We enjoyed our first helicopter excursion from the Scenic Eclipse so much that, as soon as we landed, we raced off to sign up for a second flight. While our credit cards will take a massive hit from this decision, we know that our memories that will last forever will make it worth the short term fiscal pain. 

I was lucky, on this second flight near Booth Island to score the co-pilot's seat so I had even more spectacular views than on our last flight. Here is just a small selection of our snaps that do not do justice to the magnificent vistas we saw.

Control Panel

The Mother Ship

Safe Landing

Sanctuary Chief's Camp

A highlight of our stay at Sanctuary Chief's Camp in Botswana was a helicopter sightseeing trip over the Okanvango Delta. As this was only the second time I had been on a helicopter I was doubly excited. Our guide was a young Irishman who had spent a considerable piloting helicopters in Australia.

The vistas were exceptional and the flight exhilarating. Our flight was during the dry season, I hope that one day we can return and repeat the experience in the wet season. 

I was in  the co-pilot's seat

Our Guide waited patiently to return us to our camp

Two adventurers safely back on Terra Firma

Training Session

I wandered outside today in response to a loud noise in the backyard. It was a very noisy yellow helicopter hovering over other side of Lake.

I was reliably informed by a neighbour that was probably the Westpac Rescue Helicopter carrying out some training exercises.

Windows on the Word - U is for Up over Uluru

This month I am participating in the A-Z Blogging Challenge where I will endeavour to post on this blog each day. I will be sharing photos of Windows that I have photographed on my travels and highlighting from A-Z the places where I found these Windows on the World.

Back in 2002 when we were visiting the Northern Territory I took my first trip in a helicopter. Although the windows weren't too clean I had a marvellous time enjoying the sights.  I didn't take any photos during the flight.

Dirty windows didn't mar the experience