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December 24th 2007
Published: May 31st 2008
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Photo-logue - let the pictures do the talking. Our driving holiday last year - a trip that description cant do justice to


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Fields of GoldFields of Gold
Fields of Gold

Day 2 - Leaving Christchurch for Fox & Franz Joseph Glacier.
Arthurs PassArthurs Pass
Arthurs Pass

The closer it loomed, the faster your heart beat!
Lake in the passLake in the pass
Lake in the pass

We stopped to soak in the locale
TranquilityTranquility
Tranquility

this was the beginning of all things bright and beautiful
Happiness!Happiness!
Happiness!

One of our regular "stop now".we need a picture moments
Hokitika Town SquareHokitika Town Square
Hokitika Town Square

The Jade here is super and worth getting home for memories.
DetourDetour
Detour

We drove off the road to discover paradise !
Unknown JettyUnknown Jetty
Unknown Jetty

Imagine you and absolute silence with the lapping of tiny laps
Kahini escapesKahini escapes
Kahini escapes

just one of the many wonderful short walks
Great meadow views are complimentary!Great meadow views are complimentary!
Great meadow views are complimentary!

I just couldn't resist slamming the brakes to live this moment!
Day 2 - Pit StopDay 2 - Pit Stop
Day 2 - Pit Stop

The Franz Joseph Hotel
Still Happy...Still Happy...
Still Happy...

This was after a long drive...we were relaxed and brimming with energy ..
My Family - Great Travelling companions!My Family - Great Travelling companions!
My Family - Great Travelling companions!

The wanderlust is adequately present in the gene pool - perfect!!
 DAY 3  --Bridge DAY 3  --Bridge
DAY 3 --Bridge

I loved the feel - a rickety bridge connecting the town to the rest of the world!
Ice on WaterIce on Water
Ice on Water

Seemed edible - like a giant drink!
Franz JosephFranz Joseph
Franz Joseph

This was our first glimpse - awesome!
One for the AlbumOne for the Album
One for the Album

kahini poses against the FJ backdrop


5th October 2009

Truly Heaven on Earth
Hey Joydeep excellent photographs .... I was there in August but just for a few days. I am going to go there once again for sure. Send me your email id are you still in Delhi ?

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