Flying into Cape Town

It always feels wonderful flying into Cape Town. Not just the beauty of it, but knowing I'll get to see the family. One of the great pleasures of my life.  Here I am returning from my adventures on the Baz bus.

Helicopter flight over The Great Ocean Road

Here is the little helicopter that flew me over The Great Ocean Road.  It was a truly amazing experience.  And to make matters better, I only paid $75 for a $350 flight as there was a seat going at the last minute.

And here are some sublime views I saw from the air ...

The Twelve Apostles

The Sentinal

London Bridge

Muttonbird Island

Muttonbird Island

The Sentinal

This is the highest rock stack along the coast, viewed from the helicopter...

Loch Ard Gorge

The Gorge

The Island Arch

Muttonbird Island

The Razorback

London Arch

London Arch is a stunning natural rock formation that was once known as London Bridge due to its original  arched structure.  In 1990, one of its arches collapsed unexpectedly, leaving a dramatic single-span structure and stranding two visitors on the newly formed island until they were rescued. 

As you can see below, London Arch used to be called London Bridge and it had an arch connecting it to the mainland.  On the evening of 15 January 1990, this arch cracked and fell into the sea, leaving two very shocked tourists stranded on the outer section.  A helicopter was called to rescue them.

Sydney Harbour and Manly from the air

I was lucky enough to fly over Sydney today with the North Sydney Photographic Club for a massively discounted amount. Sydney is beautiful from any angle but from the air, takes on an even more special quality.