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January 24th 2008
Published: February 17th 2008
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Remember the last entry? Where we told you about our fun had in the children's play area on the flying fox? Well you can imagine the grins that emerged on our faces on reading that the biggest flying fox in New Zealand which was next to the biggest swingbridge in New Zealand, was a few kilometers up the road just near to Westport. We made haste towards Buller Gorge and happily presented our far... Read Full Entry



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Laura Pearman & Thom Crowder
Twinkletoes n Metal Thom
Twinkletoes n Metal Thom
Witty journal provided by me (Laura), photography provided by travel partner in crime and boyf (Thom). The blog so far contains tales of our first Travelling Adventure together........ Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, and then California & New York. More travel stories to come as soon as we source the funds, "come on those lucky Lotto numbers!" ... full info
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Pancake RocksPancake Rocks
Pancake Rocks
Punakaiki.
Pancake Rock StaircasePancake Rock Staircase
Pancake Rock Staircase
I want one of these. Maybe not indoors.
Franz Josef Glacier Franz Josef Glacier
Franz Josef Glacier
On entry to the FJG village.
Bridge RemainsBridge Remains
Bridge Remains
With the sediment ladden meltwater flowing on.
Franz Josef GlacierFranz Josef Glacier
Franz Josef Glacier
The Lady & the GlacierThe Lady & the Glacier
The Lady & the Glacier
In Harmony.
The Meltwater ManThe Meltwater Man
The Meltwater Man
FJ Glacier.
Waterfall CascadesWaterfall Cascades
Waterfall Cascades
In the FJG valley.
Franz Josef GlacierFranz Josef Glacier
Franz Josef Glacier
Don't lick it!Don't lick it!
Don't lick it!
We had to wait awhile for it to melt and unstick Laura's tongue.
Glacier WalkersGlacier Walkers
Glacier Walkers
We wanted to do this, hike up the Glacier for a bit, but the funds couldn't stretch. Still it looks pretty 'cool' from here.
Franz Josef GlacierFranz Josef Glacier
Franz Josef Glacier
Black Tunnel Wed SpiderBlack Tunnel Wed Spider
Black Tunnel Wed Spider
Big boy this one, although the pic doesn't show it (didn't have close-up lens on) My spider fears return!
Franz Josef GlacierFranz Josef Glacier
Franz Josef Glacier
Reflected in Peter's Pool.
Fox GlacierFox Glacier
Fox Glacier
Fox GlacierFox Glacier
Fox Glacier
The river opening at the Moraine wall was collapsing as we sat and watched, glad we didn't climb this one.
Fox GlacierFox Glacier
Fox Glacier
Rocks Fool.Rocks Fool.
Rocks Fool.
Stand back and keep a keen eye. Simple.
Southern Alps & PlainsSouthern Alps & Plains
Southern Alps & Plains
Lake MathesonLake Matheson
Lake Matheson
The calm Lake provides an awesome foreground for the Southern Alps.
Lake MathesonLake Matheson
Lake Matheson
Reflection shows Mt. Tasman and the other snow-capped Alps beautifully.



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