Kayaking and Climbing

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The last couple of days have made my arms sore. On Friday we were in Abel Tasman park, a beautiful chunk of mountains and beaches on the north shore of the south island. We went on a sea kayaking tour....in a so-called divorce kayak (see pic). Our group was dropped off at the crack of dawn several miles up the coast, and we had to paddle back, stopping at beautiful secluded beaches along the way. Weather was GORGEOUS, as a result I got a little burnt and Gary got VERY burnt.

From beaches to glaciers...yesterday was spent ice climbing on the Franz Josef glacier. The glacier itself was very cool to hike around on, lots of chasms and towering chunks of ice to hike around. The climbing itself was fun but VERY tiring....

Today we're in Te Anau. Tomorrow we head off on a 4-day hike on the Milford Track, we're all packed with rain gear and dehydrated food. Yummy!
-Michelle
p.s. all the radio stations seem to play 92% 80's pop and at least one George Micheal song per hour. LOVE IT!!

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Photos

Abel Tasman Paddlers
Gary and Michelle looking happy in the divorce kayak

Comments

[Jenni T]

Keep on blogging in the free world.
Hot Kayak Shot! Kayaks are so in this year. I imagine they don’t play NICKELBACK on New Zealand radio. Sounds kinda like paradise too me. Beware of melanoma, koala bears with rabies and sharks (especially while skydiving). Stay safe happy and married. Missing you.

[Greg]

Where are all the Hobbits, damnit?!?
The title says it all.....looks like you guys are having fun - your brother hasn;t seen any mountains or glaciers, only mountains of paperwork. Rest easy knowing I'm jealous....keep staying safe....