Today was another Lord Of the Rings Tour, this time, to the scene of Edoras, where the Rohan capital is set. We hoped on an unusual form of transport: a 4WD with half of a minibus stuck on the end! It was a 2 1/2 hour drive, and there were some great views. When we arrived at the place, we had to walk through a cow paddock to reach where the actual set was placed at the top of the hill. And those cows leave nice big presents for you stand in, EVERYWHERE! And when I say big, I mean BIG. Pretty gross. It was raining and by the time we got up to the top, we were soaked. But the view was breathtaking, and to think, we were standing in the very spot the set was placed!
If you check out this photo you might notice something. If you look at the lady in white, she is standing, and her dress and hair and blowing behind her. Now look at the flagpole and you will notice that the flag is flying the opposite way! That's because that's the way the wind is actually blowing. Someone is actually holding her dress up with a string and her hair has a million cans of hairspray in it to keep it behind her. You can find out the photo at: http://www.legalmoviesdownloads.com/still-frames-movie-pictures/the-lord-of-the-rings-the-two-towers/the-lord-of-the-rings-the-two-towers-12-miranda-otto-eowyn-of-rohan.jpg
Then we had lunch, and headed back to Christchurch, stopping by a small cafe for a coffee and a hot chocolate. Then it was another 2 hour long drive back to Chrsitchurch. Dinner was a the Thai Restaurant across the road again. If you ever go to Christchurch, Galangal Authentic Thai Cuisine is the best Thai you will ever taste!
