In a comment to yesterday’s post, Stu suggested that we should drive up “The Remarkables” and tried to sell the idea by mentioning narrow winding mountain roads without guardrails. So I was amazed when Jan said “let’s do it”. And that is how we found ourselves enjoying views like this.
And yes, Jan came with me on the drive. I insisted on taking a picture as proof.
I mentioned yesterday that I had a surprise activity for today. Remarkably, I wasn’t referring to the drive up The Remarkables. (Sorry, but I couldn’t resist.) The surprise activity was this…
That isn’t me (I had a much better landing) but I definitely went paragliding. And here’s the proof.
I had a ball! Fifteen minutes of pure joy. I was worried that I’d be frightened before I got used to it, but not at all. I’d gladly go again. And I was so enthusiastic about the experience that I think Jan might actually join me the next time.
After my paragliding adventure, we walked into Queenstown to investigate options for dinner. (Being within walking distance of downtown is wonderful.) We had trouble getting a last minute reservation – it’s a Friday night during NZ summer break … silly us. But we finally managed to find a place right on the lake, sitting outdoors. We had a fantastic dinner (probably the best rack of lamb that I’ve ever had) and Jan had delicious local salmon, all the while checking the weather at home … snow, snow, and more snow. During dinner, Jan had an amazing view of The Remarkables, watching the changing light as the sun set.
I had a view of Jan…
I win…
If It Was Today... 
You’ve convinced me to try paragliding the next time we see it!
The Remarkables are well named…what a gorgeous view at sunset.
Larry and Heather
amazing, amazing, and more amazing!
I hope Jan glides today- it has to be more serene than a drive up a mountain trail!
Good for you Jim! Was hoping you were going to try the paragliding. And the views from and of the Remarkables are both beautiful.
I’m glad I convinced you to give paragliding a try. Well worth it. And yes, the views here are amazing… everywhere and all the time. Now we need to figure out what to do today – so many options.
Jan won’t likely go paragliding today – you need to book in advance, especially on a Saturday during the school holidays. But it is on her list now, I think. And I will definitely try it again.
Yes, we enjoyed both. Now we’re deciding what to do today. Keep the comments coming – it is good to hear from everyone.
I’m glad you took the chance to drive up to the Remarkables and I’m also glad you had great weather so that you could really appreciate the views. Keep the pics coming – they’re putting Wendy in a New Zealand revisit frame of mind!
If Wendy is enjoying the Queenstown pictures, she’ll love tomorrow when we visit Milford Sound … though we aren’t up to taking the “trek”.