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posted by Jason Kottke  ·  gift link

Manhattan by helicopter

For a friend’s birthday, her wife arranged for a helicopter ride and invited a few people along. Never having been on a helicopter before, I happily joined in.

The Statue of Liberty with Manhattan in the background

The ride up and down the Hudson only lasted about 7 minutes, but it was great fun. Reminded me a lot of flying with my dad as a kid. And seeing Manhattan from a different angle was a real treat. Here are a few photos I took of the ride.