On Thursday, Kelly and I decided to not only view one of the largest glaciers in New Zealand (Franz Josef) but to walk on it. We booked a tour for a half day walk and enjoyed a long walk to the glacier and strenuous trek up scree fields to the glacier. The day was warm, our guide (Ben) was wonderful and knowledgeable. Enjoy the pictures.
Franz Josef Glacier - our destination!
Our guide, Ben - he "grew up" on the glacier and was so knowledgeable!
On the glacier
Walking in the crevices.
View of the crew!
Straight up through the ice!!
Kelly (second from right) maneuvering on the Franz Josef!
Next - on to Wanaka!!
way way cool...no pun intended. Hope you guys are doing well and getting rest in between these awesome treks!
ReplyDeleteso awesome! straight out of a book!! josh is jealous...any blisters on your walking feet?? love you both!!
ReplyDeleteThese are breathtaking! Why is the glacier blue in some places?
ReplyDeleteLike the sky, blue is the only wavelength that "makes" it through the ice making it appear blue. Also the "blue" ice is compressed and has less air in it - helping to make it appear that color.
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