After all the waiting and scenic flights, Debbie and Katie finally did their sky dive!! We had all been out the night before in Franz Josef, had a fantastic night with our new bus buddies, and needless to say were not in the best state to be jumping from a plane, but when we got to Wanaka and saw the amazing scenery, we literally jumped at the chance!! We decided we would be brave (or braver!) and go for the full 15,000 ft - it was amazing!!! Cannot explain the feeling, those who have done it will understand. 
We did it in the most beautiful spot, right by Mount Cook, and surrounded by lakes and dramatic landscape, so worth the wait. We even managed to have a chat when we were parachuting as the two divers got really close. It was definatley a highlight of the trip. 
Anyway, after that we all headed to the bungy place and the driver had bought a free jump for someone and names were pulled out of a hat. Our Canadian friend Jill did it as was so brave!! Debbie would have done it if her name was pulled but the other girls didnt fancy it so Debbie was slightly relieved her name wasnt pulled although is still really tempted to give it a try!! Luckily her budget wouldnt cope so think thats out of the question!!
We are in Queenstown for 4 nights and really excited as all our first bus get in either thursday or friday so we can spend another fanatastic night with them all, we have really missed them so will be good to reunite for one last time!! We all went out last night, had a Ferg Burger which was so yummy!! the best burger we have ever had, so having another before we leave!! We had a really fun night in a few bars, getting free drinks after our bus driver one the quiz. We had our first lie in this morning for ages but we are in a room where the beds are really squeaky so every slight movement wakes you up so wasnt as good a lie in as we hoped!! Kevhead is doing the Nevis bungy today but we cant go and watch so we are just chilling out catching up on emailes etc with Jimbob. The two guys leave us on thursday but we get to spend 2 nights with them in Christchurch and as they have been with us since the very beginning it will be sad to say goodbye to them on monday when we fly to OZ but we get to see Julie which will be so exciting.
Hope all is well at home and you are enjoying out updates - take care, love to all
xxxx
We did it in the most beautiful spot, right by Mount Cook, and surrounded by lakes and dramatic landscape, so worth the wait. We even managed to have a chat when we were parachuting as the two divers got really close. It was definatley a highlight of the trip. 
Anyway, after that we all headed to the bungy place and the driver had bought a free jump for someone and names were pulled out of a hat. Our Canadian friend Jill did it as was so brave!! Debbie would have done it if her name was pulled but the other girls didnt fancy it so Debbie was slightly relieved her name wasnt pulled although is still really tempted to give it a try!! Luckily her budget wouldnt cope so think thats out of the question!!
We are in Queenstown for 4 nights and really excited as all our first bus get in either thursday or friday so we can spend another fanatastic night with them all, we have really missed them so will be good to reunite for one last time!! We all went out last night, had a Ferg Burger which was so yummy!! the best burger we have ever had, so having another before we leave!! We had a really fun night in a few bars, getting free drinks after our bus driver one the quiz. We had our first lie in this morning for ages but we are in a room where the beds are really squeaky so every slight movement wakes you up so wasnt as good a lie in as we hoped!! Kevhead is doing the Nevis bungy today but we cant go and watch so we are just chilling out catching up on emailes etc with Jimbob. The two guys leave us on thursday but we get to spend 2 nights with them in Christchurch and as they have been with us since the very beginning it will be sad to say goodbye to them on monday when we fly to OZ but we get to see Julie which will be so exciting.
Hope all is well at home and you are enjoying out updates - take care, love to all
xxxx
6 comments:
Mainly so proud! When I waved you off at Heathrow a few weeks back, I had no idea that you would be doing such amazing things. Not sure you will be able to settle down to boring office jobs when you get back to the UK. Perhaps you could set up your own ski diving school. Graz could be chief instructor! Keep up the blog, we love it! We love you too.
Sue G.
The pics look amazing!!! Well done, you are so brave!! what an experience you're having!! Nic xx
Hi Stace, really enjoying your travels...am working on convincing your mother that it's our turn next....although we'll pass on the bungee!! She was pretty cool on the boxing bouncer last Sunday though..check with Gaz! Looking forward to your adventures in Oz.
Judi
Hi Stacey
It`s great following your adventures - the photos look great. So proud of you doing the sky dive,but was worried about you getting stuck in the Glazier- imagine if I`d tried to squeeze through, but my 15 stone of insulation would have helped me survive.
So glad you`re all having such fun, it`s great to hear from you - even the texts at 4am!! Your day job is going to seem so routine when you eventually get back!
Miss you lots,
lots of love
Dad
xx
sounds like your enjoying it. just trying to see if i mastered this commenting lark, everybody is reading this so keep it up, jen we are also trying to train your dad how to get a comment on here, so stand by, keep up the good work and hopefully speak soon
bill
At long last I have found time to work out how to add a blog comment. I am now sitting at Jen's computer as I have just popped down to see Jeff with the soup! Pictures look great and i am pleased you had a great time at the bar. Is Debs thinking of a career change ,as she looked great behind the wheel. Stace hope you are feeling much better and thanks to the rest of you for looking after her. Love and miss you all very much xxx
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