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back in queenstown

Few snaps taken in and around Queenstown:

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Luge

Probably the single most dangerous activity Alex and I took part in was the luge. This involves taking a ski lift to the top of a mountain overlooking Queenstown, getting on a bit of metal with 4 wheels and a less than reliable braking system, and throwing yourself down a concrete track. Simply put – this ride would not exist in any other country in the developed world due to unlimited breaching of safety laws. Good fun though!

If only you knew how difficult to pull this off was:

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