Frans Josef is a small tourist town at the base of a glacier called Frans Josef (funnily enough). I was very excited about my activity booked for today, a heli hike up the glacier! They kitted us out with heavy fur lined boots, waterproof jackets, gloves and hats, split us into groups of 6 and sent us over to the heli pad. I’ve never been in a helicopter before and I was beside myself with excitement. We piled in, strapped ourselves in, ear muffs on and waited with baited breath. It was incredible as the helicopter slowly rose effortlessly into the air then moved forward, nose dipped to the ground. Before I knew it we’d climbed high into the air and the glacier appeared in front of us. The pilot took us to the top of
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