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Published: November 26th 2010
Day 24 Friday
Busy day today, up early because we are being picked up at 8. We are in a small group of 6 off to Milton Sound, a fiord on the West coast. Steve, our guide who also acts as the postman on the journey was great, stopping several times to show us great views including the mirror lake.
When we got to Milford we got on a cruise boat for a magical two and a half hour journey round the fiord taking in snow covered mountains, waterfalls, tree avalanches, seals and tiny penguins – awesome! I enjoyed the description of the seals which were all young males doing what they do best - sleeping! Steve picked us up again for the return journey including a mountain walk, a river walk and afternoon tea from a Billy can in a forest that looked like it could have been used in 'Lord of the Rings.
The only downside was the sand flies – vicious little beasts whose bite itches for days.
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Jacqui
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Day 24!!
Where did that time go? It all looks and sounds absolutely fab and i am just so happy for you to be enjoying it and each other. The wide open spaces and the amazing views you've captured seem a million miles away from a dull and grey Friday in Bexley. We are looking forward to you coming in when you get back Deb and sharing your trip in full. It really isn't (and wasn't ever going to be) the same without you. I have had trouble accessing your blog and pauline suggested I go to see Alvis which I did earlier and he has sorted it, so although i'm late, i'm now on board!! My favourite pic is of the rainbow. rainbows always make me smile. love to you both, keep enjoying. jacqui xxx