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Wednesday, February 21, 2007

Routeburn track

This is a one of the "Great Walks" of New Zealand. We hiked in two "huts" and then retured to the car a distance that most trampers (hikers/campers) would take 4 days to compete.
 
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Mt Aspiring

 
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hazards of getting off the beaten path

The Honda Prelude served us well despite the endless abuse.
 
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Ford

 
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Dave & Julie at Rob Roy Glacier

 
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Julie at Rob Roy Glacier

 
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Rob Roy glacier

We enjoyed a nice lunch at this vantage point and were treated to three huge ice falls to keep us entertained.
 
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Kea

 
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A "Kea" a mountain parrot

 
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Swing bridge

 
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Beautiful

 
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Where we went

If you look at the exact center of this picture that is where we went this day.
 
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Mt Aspiring

One of the many dirt roads we braved to try to get off the beaten path. Enroute to Mt. Aspiring for a day hike.
 
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Wanaka

This picture really captures the essence of the overhead power poles. Really, this was one of my favorites... far better than the famed Queenstown.
 
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Mt Cook?

How many sheep can you count? Apparently there are more sheep than people in NZ. I believe it!
 
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Julie gets in the action

 
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Waterfalls

 
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Waterfalls abound

 
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Mt. Cook looking East

 
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