This morning we woke to fantastic blue sky and a breathtaking view! To make the most of the day before the cloud came in we went to Lake Matheson, a 30 minute drive from Franz Josef. The walk took around an hour and the views of Mount Cook were staggering! We stopped on every corner taking pictures thinking that the last one would be the best but no, there was always a better spot! We then ventured up to Fox Glacier, another 30 minute walk. We weren't allowed to get any closer than 80 metres but it was still very impressive (the sheer size of it) and made us really excited about our guided trip tomorrow on Franz Josef Glacier. The air quality here is so different to anywhere we've been to so far and most definitely fresher than Watford! The downside to being here though is the temperature at night and Rach is now wearing socks, fleece and trousers in bed! Her nose still gets cold though and she thought she had frostbite this morning!!
We will post another blog tomorrow after our trip up the Glacier and maybe a trip to the glacier hotpools afterwards to soak the cold & aching joints!
Love to all.
Mark & Rach. xxx
Lucky you Mark, a cold nose rubbing against you in the middle of the night...must remind you of Poppy! First again. sorry Sally, Gill and Beck but looks like I'm taking the lead into the home straight! I remember the glaciers, both amazing ezamples of the true power of nature ;) Its snowing here so we have our own mini versions, not quite as impressive tho. Enjoy the ice. Much love xxx ps we won 10-0 yesterday x
ReplyDeleteYet again, the pics are stunning.....I soooo wish we were there!! I could do with just seeing snow from a distance!! I knew I should have looked as soon as Ellen and I got up this morning, does this mean the race to the finish is on Frank!!?? Really looking forward to seeing you both.....
ReplyDeleteBig hugs from us all xxx
Its On! ;)
ReplyDeleteWow! That second photo is incredible! You have got to love NZ and the way it seems to continue to impress you!
ReplyDeleteThe glaciers were brilliant when we went, although we saw them when it was raining extremely hard so quite different!
Hope you enjoy yourselves tomorrow, and hope Rachel doesn’t get frostbite.
Lots of love
xxxx
Will you lot do some work! This is unfair advantage - but its not over til the fat lady sings! Oh no - thats me and you have all heard that before! More fabulous sights and defo beats Watford. Had a very boring INSET and then coursework kids in. Back to reality xxx
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