Walking Up - Towards Buller Pass 2014 July 11

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Although quite well known in the hiking community, for me Buller Pass was a destination taken on faith. We had a beautiful day, full of sunshine, passing through tall birch forests. The purity of the mountain air is invigorating to the body and relaxing to the mind. ! I walked with some of the participants who pause to look at the little plants and chat during a welcome water breaks. Thanks to some knowledgeable companions, this became my opportunity to really learn the names of the wildflowers. Photographs help immeasurably, as you will see in this post.

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Photos

Off we go!
Well groom paths mean good footbridges - I am not brave!

Babbling brook
Lovely chuckling water accompanied us to the top.

Glimpse of our Goal
Fire opens the forest for new growth.

Buller Pass
Walking for the more ambitious!

Purple Vetch
This is why we walked up!

Fleabane
Treats intestinal parasites, among other things!

Columbine, Fireweed, Valerian
A natural palette

Scorpion Weed
Those delicate hairs cause a painful rash!