Queenstown and the Home Stretch

Queenstown is the adventure capital of New Zealand. Birth place of bungy jumping and jet boat rides, New Zealand has a well deserved reputation as an adventure destination. Queenstown is also our last long stop in New Zealand before we start the 9000 mile journey home over the next few weeks. We thought this would be our last trip to New Zealand since it’s so far away but both Karen and I don’t want to give it up so we think we will try to come back in the future. Mostly we relaxed and just enjoyed the weather, the people, and the beautiful surroundings but I did partake in some of the adventure.

Even the power plants are pretty in NZ. It just has pretty scenery, great weather, and friendly people everywhere you go. The power plant waterfall is called Roaring Meg after famous British cannon

I did have a chance to finally do a bungy jump at the Kawarau gorge where it all begin. The scary part was standing on the ledge with your feet tied together while they take photos. There is nothing to hang on to and you can see me reaching back a couple of times during the video. Their solution is the operator behind me has his hand holding the waistband of my shorts. It is not a comforting feeling. Once they count down and you commit to jump. it was fun. This was an appropriate end to our New Zealand trip.

Fake smile as I hobble out to the edge. That was the worst part. I was the oldest person I saw. They try to get you in the water but they have less margin with the river running low. Next time!

Jose

AKA Alfred

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