Up a little later today since we all are still feeling jet lag.
After breakfast we head out to our appointment time with AJ Hackett bungy jump. Perry, Paxton and Hannah have a huge date with the Kawarau Bridge. This is where bungy jumping was actually invented. We take a bus to the bridge and they have their act down to a science! Everyone jumping was weighed and given a number and then it was ...JUMP TIME!!
Out on the bridge they have music pumping and the young guys working are friendly and upbeat and ready to shove you off on the count of three! Ok, maybe they don't actually shove you off, but they are pretty great....
Paxton was first and wanting so bad to go down far enough to be dunked in the river at the bottom. After getting his ankles strapped in and hopping to the edge of the ledge, a quick wave to the cameras for pictures and off he went. No dunking since they had just changed out the bungy ropes that day and they were pretty stiff.
Next up is Hannah, who says she doesn't remember looking down at the river. Once they counted down, off she went. What a trooper!!
Then comes Perry.....strapped in and wanting the dunk also.....3,2,1 and off he goes. No water touched.
After you jump they lower you down to grab a pole from two people in a raft. They then lower you into the raft and unhook your ankles and take you a short distance to the dock.
Pictures are ready to be viewed by the time you are up the stairs and into the building again. Of course Perry and Paxton were not going to leave without the dunk, but more weight was needed. They decide to go again ( I know, crazy, right?) and also to tandem. Up they go and strapped in, out to the ledge and 3,2,1...straight down. Success!! They at least touched the water with their hands.
A dinner of Indian food that night and back to the apartment to pack for our hiking trip.
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Saturday, November 23, 2013
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
November 19-
Dave and I are up early to find breakfast. We end up at the FergBakery, which has a whole case of the most scrumptious looking baked goods. We order breakfast and coffee and eat outside.
With no time to spare we catch a bus to the airport to pick up Perry, Paxton and Hannah. They have caught two flights to get here in New Zealand and it's taken close to 17 hours. Hugs and kisses all around and we grab a taxi to the apartment.
After showers and unwrapping gifts, we head down to town.
FergBurger for lunch, which is the place that is always packed and a "must eat" place here in Queenstown. Shopping for some base layers, signing up for bungy jumping and a short grocery store trip are next on the list.
Walked back to the lake so that Perry and Paxton can stick their feet in and then the uphill walk to the apartment for drinks and UNO.
Dinner at Pier 19 on the water and a bus ride back up the hill. Everyone is tired and hitting the sack early tonight.
17,000 steps today!
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With no time to spare we catch a bus to the airport to pick up Perry, Paxton and Hannah. They have caught two flights to get here in New Zealand and it's taken close to 17 hours. Hugs and kisses all around and we grab a taxi to the apartment.
After showers and unwrapping gifts, we head down to town.
FergBurger for lunch, which is the place that is always packed and a "must eat" place here in Queenstown. Shopping for some base layers, signing up for bungy jumping and a short grocery store trip are next on the list.
Walked back to the lake so that Perry and Paxton can stick their feet in and then the uphill walk to the apartment for drinks and UNO.
Dinner at Pier 19 on the water and a bus ride back up the hill. Everyone is tired and hitting the sack early tonight.
17,000 steps today!
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Monday, November 18, 2013
On the road.....
November 18-
Dave and I are on a two week vacation! We left Brisbane early this morning to catch our flight to Christchurch, New Zealand. Although after checking in and being told to go directly to the gate, we stopped off for a coffee and donuts first. We barely make it through security and to the plane on time. Come to find out, they track you after the check in and will come and find you if you're late. This is the reason our plane was 30 minutes behind schedule...waiting for other passengers to board!
We flew to Christchurch, New Zealand and picked up our bags. The sun was shining and we couldn't resist going outside for a quick picture. We quickly realize that it's 5 minutes until our connecting flight boards, so we run and drop our bags at the domestic flight drop off and go to our gate. Our plane was small, the flight short and we were served tea....so civilized!
We arrived in Queenstown, New Zealand and went to the Platinum Villas to check in. Our apartment is two stories and has a view of the lake on the back patio. Fireplace, kitchen, clean bathrooms and close to the bus stop. Lovely.
Walked UPHILL....capital letters for a reason!....to the VKnow wine Bar and Restaurant. We were greeted by a very nice man and a group of very horrible karaoke singers at the bar. Luckily they finished their song and were done. We ordered wine/beer, Greek salads, Mediterranean pizza and a berry parfait for dessert. Very good and filling for the walk DOWNHILL to the apartment.
7,900 steps today....
Tomorrow we pick up Paxton, Perry and Hannah. :)
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Dave and I are on a two week vacation! We left Brisbane early this morning to catch our flight to Christchurch, New Zealand. Although after checking in and being told to go directly to the gate, we stopped off for a coffee and donuts first. We barely make it through security and to the plane on time. Come to find out, they track you after the check in and will come and find you if you're late. This is the reason our plane was 30 minutes behind schedule...waiting for other passengers to board!
We flew to Christchurch, New Zealand and picked up our bags. The sun was shining and we couldn't resist going outside for a quick picture. We quickly realize that it's 5 minutes until our connecting flight boards, so we run and drop our bags at the domestic flight drop off and go to our gate. Our plane was small, the flight short and we were served tea....so civilized!
We arrived in Queenstown, New Zealand and went to the Platinum Villas to check in. Our apartment is two stories and has a view of the lake on the back patio. Fireplace, kitchen, clean bathrooms and close to the bus stop. Lovely.
Walked UPHILL....capital letters for a reason!....to the VKnow wine Bar and Restaurant. We were greeted by a very nice man and a group of very horrible karaoke singers at the bar. Luckily they finished their song and were done. We ordered wine/beer, Greek salads, Mediterranean pizza and a berry parfait for dessert. Very good and filling for the walk DOWNHILL to the apartment.
7,900 steps today....
Tomorrow we pick up Paxton, Perry and Hannah. :)
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