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July 17th 2007
Published: July 17th 2007
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Unbelievable day. Almost reached Bond girl status- being dropped off by helicopter on a deserted mountain- definite action movie stuff had it not been for the accompaning bum bag and waterproofs- they're not very high octane are they? Loved the Helicopter, would be my prefered mode of transport for the future. Theres no roundabouts up in the sky. You couldn't be anything other than excited when hearing the chopper noises and having to duck when running up to it because the wind is so fierce. All the good movies have scenes like that. Ice reminded me of being inside that Mr Frosty maker thing. I dont know why, I never even had one; there was just lumps of ice everywhere, very captivating having to navigate your way around, through and over the formations- didnt realise glaciers could be so much fun. Scary thing is, this glacier is moving about 5/6 metres everyday- so the features are always changing. This kept us on our crampons. And, there is also another glacier nearby.. the Fox glacier and guess what I've since seen sold in shops? Foxes Glacier mints ( I was so proud when i had made that correlation before i actually saw them for sale)..ahahah... travelling...it really does broaden the mind...


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20th July 2007

just like the song : jealousy de de deridaaaaaa
20th July 2007

Wheelchair Access
We were looking to bring our party to your most recent destination but it looks like the toilets might be a problem so we stuck to going up Snowdon on a train! Choo choo - all aboard but not too quickly!! We are going to the bad fire ... again. Pictures look amazin - only you could look glam on a glacier. Was the helicopter not too frightening. Your mum is worried you might go for your pilot's license now and she'll have to put a helipad where the washing line is. Luv yo loads, Mag, Em and Lou xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
21st July 2007

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Wow love the glacier and I am with you bout the helicopter. We gotone over victoria falls and I was hooked. When john wins the lottery we are are giong to buy one so your pilots licence will come in really handy. Ramsey st tour look hilarious I am not up on neighbours these days but used to be a twice a day fan in my earlier life so recognies Helens kitchen! Keep on having fun. We are on hols next week so going to arisaig , by car not helicopter but hey it should be fun x

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