I thought my Canadian birthday treats were over, but after taking us on some fantastic backcountry skis for the last few days in the mountains, Domhnall pulled out one more trick. He only quietly went and arranged a ride-along for Jen and me on the STARS helicopter in Edmonton. A helicopter ride! I've only wanted to fly in a helicopter for as long as I can remember...
This helicopter is otherwise known as 'the office' for Domhnall and Lucille - they both work for
STARS, an emergency medical transport service that works over Alberta, Canada and a couple of neighbouring states. STARS flies its helicopters, with a nurse (that's Domhnall and Lucille) and a medic on board, to accidents or to pick up critically ill patients too far from a city for an ambulance to reach by road - and the prairies are huge with lots of scattered tiny settlements, so they're kept busy. It's a pretty cool job. Not least when you get to take your family & friends up in a helicopter to take in snowy Edmonton and the surrounding flatlands from the air as the sun's going down. Amazing!
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| The STARS helicopter just towed out of the hangar |
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| JN enjoying his job! Edmonton spread out below. |
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| Domhnall in his office! Photo (c) Jen Innes |
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| Very happy & excited after landing. Photo (c) Jen Innes |
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