Helichopter

Posted May 30, 2010 * Comments(4)

HelicopterStruggling  to think of what to give Andrew for Christmas, a friend suggested an “experience” from one of the online gift sites. I had a look and decided he would really enjoy a scenic helicopter ride over Melbourne.  Every time Andrew sees a helicopter, fire-engine, ambulance or police car he is mesmerised and it’s no use trying to carry on a conversation with him at that point.  Typical boy!

So one Saturday morning towards the end of March we headed out to Essendon airport and along with another couple of guys, Andrew had his 15 minute ride over Melbourne.  I happily stayed back in the terminal and watched as the blades started up and they flew off and when they landed again.  It’s pretty amazing how they can just lift up into the air and hover in the one spot.Fitzroy Gardens

Some interesting shots were of the Fitzroy and Treasury Gardens which are in the shape of the Union Jack, not something you realise from the ground and testament to our British allegiances!

Melbourne CityThe view over the Yarra including Southbank and the Eureka tower is spectacular.  You can also see a photo of the new soccer stadium being built which is now virtually complete, just in time for the World Cup in South Africa.  It should be an exciting couple of weeks of soccer with a few tired people at work after watching the games.  Ian will be attending a few parties also when Australia plays Ghana!Soccer Stadium

Preparations are definitely under way here for celebrations. They have moved the city viewing venue to Birrarung Marr which is a large park area on the north side of the Yarra instead of Federation Square where it was located last time.

4 Comments so far

  1. Amit on May 31st, 2010

    Ah reading this took me right back to my Gliding day out. Andrew if you haven’t done it its gotta be ON THE LIST :) Glad to see you both having lots of fun.

  2. Ruth on June 2nd, 2010

    I didn’t realise you had done that – that was pretty brave of you!

  3. Ian on June 3rd, 2010

    Fabulous shots of Melbourne from the air – the Union Jack motif really highlights our colonial history!

    Ghana is certainly gearing up for the World Cup. We will have a party on 19 June to celebrate the Australia-Ghana match. I’m hoping for a draw in the name of harmony!!

  4. Andrew on June 5th, 2010

    Amit, yeah, Gliding would be interesting, although I am not good in small aircraft :) I still want to do a skydive at some point as well. World Cup fever again. International harmony is fine, but hoping Australia go through :)

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