Today we left the sheep and cattle stations of the south and headed north to Fox Glacier. Along the way we rode through lush green rain-forests and saw snow capped peaks of the Southern Alps, including the other side of Mt. Cook which we had seen just two days ago. After two days on a bus, our one and a half mile hike up the path (and back down again) to see the edge of Fox Glacier felt wonderful and the view was well worth the climb! The colorful rocks, the vegetation, the little waterfalls along the way and the blue stripes in the ice added to the visual pleasure.
One more day of sight seeing and then the long trek home begins. I face that reality with both sadness and excitement. Stay tuned for our last day's adventure.
WOW! Are you sure you can't stay another few weeks? I am totally enjoying your trip and feel I've learned a great deal about Australia and New Zealand. I am sure you are probably anxious to get back home to your own beds but sad to leave this vagabond adventure?! I thank you for the fun I've had tagging along. Best of luck on the flight back home -- enjoy this last day.
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