New Zealand - Fjordland

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Southbound from Queenstown, we made our way to Te Anau - the gateway to Milford Sound, and Fjordland (or, as the Kiwis spell it, Fiordland - pronunciation of the English language is not the only thing they butcher). Every kilometre of the way is stunningly beautiful. One thing I've discovered is that in NZ, the journey is much better than the destination. That's not to say that the destination isn't amazing, but rather, the trip there is even better. Whatever. I'm just a babbling idiot. Pass the wine.

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Photos

Kea bird
Wild parrots native to the South Island

Kea
These suckers will tear a car apart. If you let 'em in your trailer, they'll tear it apart to. They have the intelligence of primates....so they're smarter than me!

Comments

[Jeff]

Exotic scenery. Did you see any Hobbits?

[Jeff]

When do you get to the North Island?
Glaciers and fiords are all very well and good but when do you get to the bubbling mud?