Hiking on the Glacier
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The Polynesian Maori reached New Zealand in about A.D. 800. In 1840, their chieftains entered into a compact with Britain, the Treaty of Waitangi, in which they ceded sovereignty to Queen Victoria while retaining territorial rights. In that same yea... [read more]
The Polynesian Maori reached New Zealand in about A.D. 800. In 1840, their chieftains entered into a compact with Britain, the Treaty of Waitangi, in which they ceded sovereignty to Queen Victoria while retaining territorial rights. In that same yea... [read more] Blog: NZ Day 6 - Fox Glacier / South Island West Coast
Date: February 17th 2009
Another early rise... we packed up at the hostel and were on our way to Fox Glacier. It was raining for most of the drive, which made it more difficult to see the scenery. We were concerned that our hike up the glacier might be cancelled. Nevertheless, the drive was scenic, though, the road was (as in much of NZ) very curvy and hilly. This was one of the day's that Robert planned and he ... read more
Date: February 17th 2009
Another early rise... we packed up at the hostel and were on our way to Fox Glacier. It was raining for most of the drive, which made it more difficult to see the scenery. We were concerned that our hike up the glacier might be cancelled. Nevertheless, the drive was scenic, though, the road was (as in much of NZ) very curvy and hilly. This was one of the day's that Robert planned and he ... read more
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