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We spent last weekend at a lovely resort in the Drakensburg mountains in South Africa. My husband was very keen on seeing the mountain from a helicopter. I wasn’t as keen as I tend to get airsick but I went and it was manageable. The views were amazing. This week, I thought I would share pictures of the doors of the helicopter.
Here are a few pictures taken through the windows and doors of the helicopter.
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These are beautiful doors–to the world.
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Yes, well put, Jacqui. The views were amazing from up there.
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An interesting choice of doors, and some breathtaking views!
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Hi Clive, I thought the helicopter ride and doors would be a bit different. The views are amazing.
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It was different – good choice! I love those views.
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Thanks for giving us a peek into your weekend, Robbie… Lovely views!
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My pleasure, Bette. The helicopter was a bit different.
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A wonderful getaway… love seeing you and Terrence with the heli! ❤
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Hi Bette, it was an interesting adventure. The views were terrific.
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What a brilliant adventure!!
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I loved climbing through these doors and seeing a new world. My husband was less enthusiastic feeling sick most of the time.
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I also get air sick, Denise but I take tablets and make sure the window is open and I am facing forward.
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South Africa is beautiful!
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Thank you, it is beautiful in many places.
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Spectacular scenery that’s for sure. Looks like there are some excellent hiking trails there too. Wonderful shots!
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There are great trails, Norm. We did three shorter ones. We have done full day ones in the past but this time I didn’t want to walk more than 3 hours at a time.
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What a great take on the doors theme Robbie. Breathtaking. Hugs on the wing!
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It was a bit different, Teagan. I’m glad you enjoyed these pictures.
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Cool experience, Robbie!
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It was, Jacquie. Marvelous views.
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how exciting! I’ve always wanted to take a flight in a helicopter…
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Haha, and I never did, Jim. I went because Terence really wanted to do it and I wanted him to have a treat.
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you’re a good spouse!
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So nice. We went on a helicopter ride from Las Vegas through the Grand Canyon a few years ago and it was so fun. Thanks for sharing.
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My pleasure, Janet. I hope you are well. I enjoyed the views from the helicopter.
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Wow, those views! Awesome. Creative take on “doors,” Robbie.:-)
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Thanks, Priscilla, I try to keep it interesting.
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I would have problems with a helicopter too but what a dramatic landscape.
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It was worth it to experience these views from a height. Thanks for visiting.
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That looks gorgeous!
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It was pretty awesome, John.
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Just to be able to get away and enjoy the world again….so happy for you!
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It was nice to get away. It’s still a bit weird with all the masks and safety protocols.
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Yes Robbie we just went through that in wine country, which then disastrously exploded in flames just 5 miles north of us…
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Very frightening, John. I have been in a few fires and am now terrified of them. The smoke and heat … shudder.
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The air in the valley was considered “hazardous”…not much you can do but they said to stay indoors…
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I read up on it. That hazardous air can be dangerous to human health.
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I would like a helicopter ride, but think it would be scary as well.
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I didn’t find it particularly scary, I was just a bit worried about the air sickness thing. It all turned out fine though and it was a great activity.
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I think I’d be scared of that, Chel, as well as air sickness, Robbie lol tx for sharing & very glad it was a nice trip for you after all 🙂
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Thank you, da-Al. We had a great view so it was worth it for that.
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Great views. I don’t like heights so I’m not sure how I’d like a helicopter ride, but I think I’d give it a try. 🙂 Good for you.
janet
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HI Janet, my husband does like heights either but he was fine in a helicopter. It is a different experience to climbing up a mountain.
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I have never been in a helicopter, but hope to some day. Those are gorgeous views though.
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This was my first time in a helicopter, Carla. I’ve been in small planes a number of times though. Great views from the air.
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Great doors, and wonderful photos from behind them. It looks like it was a great tour. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
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Thank you, Dan. A fabulous trip.
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I’m not sure I would want to brave a helicopter, but those are beautiful views, Robbie!
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I wasn’t scared, Mae, I had a boyfriend when I was young who was a pilot so I have travelled in small planes quite a bit. I never used to get airsick, that started about 10 years ago.
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I saw several of your photos on Instagram. The helicopter ride looks like fun and the photos are beautiful.
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Thank you, Joan, it was a nice minibreak.
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What fun, Robbie! I get airsick too and would have been hesitant to go. But sounds like it all worked out and the photos are great!
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Thank you, Jan. It was okay in the end. I was a little air sick before we landed on the mountain, but the fresh air helped and I was okay travelling back.
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Amazing mountains. The colors are so subtle. (K)
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It is even nicer after the rains come. Usually end of October and November they start.
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Dragon’s Peak is fantastic! Do you also have air sickness with planes, or is that only in smaller crafts like helicopters?
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HI Pete, I get airsick in planes too and have to take pills when I travel. I also get car sick if I tried to read while travelling. That is why I listen to audio books while travelling.
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Lovely photos taken from the window and doors! This was an awesome adventure!
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Thank you, Teresa. An entertaining experience.
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Gorgeous! I loved each photo. Thank you, Robbie.
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My pleasure, Gwen. I’m glad you enjoyed this post.
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Hi Robbie, The doors lead to an adventure much more so than most doors. We took a helicopter ride in Maui and the woman in the back cried and wanted to go back the entire time. Your pictures show a rugged mountain range and I though ours looked spikey. The mountain peak in the Sierra Nevada Range nearest to us is Sawtooth. It looks so deserted from the helicopter. There are paths, but no discernable towns, from that height anyway.
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Yes, that is true, Marsha. The views were lovely and I’m glad we had the opportunity to do this. Your views sound great too. I’ve never been to the USA, but maybe someday we’ll get there.
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You will. You can travel all over and stay with friends.
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Nice helicopter door but also nice to see you and the hubs! Lovely couple and what a nice way to explore the mountains – from the air
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Hi Yvette, it was a lovely thing to do together. The views were amazing.
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And glad you were able to handle it –
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From what you mentioned about maybe being queasy
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Lol, I love how your husband’s more interested in the helicopter than the camera. I might be, too, if I got to ride in a helicopter!
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Men are very into mechanical things aren’t they? It’s like cars. The helicopter ride was fun and the views fabulous.
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I like cars… I especially recommend Regular Car Reviews on YouTube, though they’re cruuuude.
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Some women do like these things too. Of course that is so, but not all. Not me, I’m not interested in cars, I let hubby chose my car, but the helicopter was fun.
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Haha, glad you liked it!
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I can see why your husband was so keen to get the helicopter views. They photos are magnificent!
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Yes, Terence is a big adventurer.
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I got a ride in a helicopter once… I was participating as a victim of a plane crash and got air lifted to the local hospital. I was supposed to be unconscious. But once in the chopper, the crew said I could sit up and look around 😉
I think I might like a hot air balloon ride… but that hasn’t happened yet. I know one has to dress warm and in layers as it’s cold way up there!
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I wasn’t cold in the helicopter but maybe in a hot air balloon where is is all open. It is interesting and amazing to watch the world from high up.
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I’ve never been in a helicopter – good for you! 🙂
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Beautiful aerial photos! I know you had a blast! 🙂
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We did, thank you
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You’re very welcome.
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