seaplane – Live To List

For my birthday celebrated in February, I was generously given two ‘experience’ vouchers, and a while ago I redeemed some of one for doing Trapeze (did I blog about that?). The remainder of the vouchers went on a sea plane flight, rather on a whim. What a way to start a weekend!

I will not share all 134 photos graphs and the few videos I took.

Acting like a clown - I was exicted — Acting like a clown – I was excited

2015 Sea Plane flight 121 — That weird view from the pointy end of the plane

2015 Sea Plane flight 036 — Botanical gardens, a pool, a cathedral

Bondi beach - we flew far enough I could see the Sculptures by the Sea crowds — Bondi beach – we flew far enough I could see the Sculptures by the Sea crowds

Looking over the pilot's shoulder — Looking over the pilot’s shoulder – and suburbs who’ll wait a long time to worry about rising sea levels

2015 Sea Plane flight 060 — Just love the colour of the water

2015 Sea Plane flight 020 — Bigger boats as we come down to land

A boat and a plane... — A boat and a plane…

Even a sea plane pilot needs a handsfree iPhone

So this is still an international airport - can you imagine the 39 stops to London of yesteryear? — So this is still an international airport – can you imagine the 39 stops to London of yesteryear?

It was about 15 minutes in the air, but it felt like ages. We went out past the harbour heads and flew down to Bondi beach, before turning around, allowing the other side of the plane a view. Once back inside the harbour, we climbed up high so we could fly towards the Harbour Bridge.

Landing was a fun challenge with all the Eastern Suburbs private schools having their little sailors out in the water!

I’m kicking myself I didn’t think to add this to my 12 in 2 list – but then again, I had some spaces, so there’s nothing like adding to a list, only to strike one item off!