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Revisiting the Remains - Dimholt Road

I always knew that Lord of the Rings was shot in the picturesque back drops of New Zealand. I very much liked the concept behind the film series. Always wondered whether these places are for real or just a conceptualization of the Director's brain. But how difficult it is to imagine an entire set of back-drops without an inspiration. Now I know that Peter Jackson had never conceptualised the back-drops or the scenes, on the contrary he had quite uniquely conceptualised the entire story according to what nature had to offer.I often feel how beautiful is this place on earth and how unique that it can give birth to such wonderful and mystical tales.

Few days back, we had a chance to visit the Pinnacles, near Wairarapa. This place is about 1 hour 30 minutes drive from Lower Hutt (a suburban area near Wellington, NZ). 



The Pinnacles are 100% naturally formed structures. Upon first look in the film, I had readily assumed that this was an artificial set created by spending millions of dollars, but sadly I was wrong back then. They are absolutely real and natural. The Pinnacles were used to film a small sequence in the film which is when Aragorn, Legolas and Gimli take the dangerous Dimholt Road which was a short cut to Mordor. But the trouble was it was inhabited by the Army of Dead. This was from the second film titled " The Return of the King". 

Walking through these Pinnacles and across the valley, would surely give you those chills as if you are in the film and are following the tracks of the fellowship to reach Mordor. The huge and deadly looking pinnacles give you a fierce warning sign to turn back or face the wrath of the Army of the Dead. The minute I reached the place, I started imagining the entire scene from the movie.

It was an amazing experience to walk the tracks of The Pinnacles.



It reviewed within me the spirit of the epic of the Lord of the Rings, urging me to follow the trail and reach Mordor. And yes that is what I am going to do next, reach the Gates of Mordor (i.e. Tukino Skifield, Mt.Ruapehu ) 

Unlike Frodo & Sam who were continuing their journey without any updates, I shall be constantly updating my blog for my progress .  Let  'SAURON' know that I am coming !!  Lol
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