Alpine Train to West Coast

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Greymouth
July 17th 2010

Published: July 18th 2010

I took the train from Christchurch to Greymouth, east coast to west coast, crossing South Island, New Zealand. I don't seem to have time to write lengthy descriptions and will let the comments on the pictures describe the journey. This train ride is suppose to be one of the best in the world in terms of scenery. You can decide. The cool winds made riding in observation carriage challenging a... Read Full Entry

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Finally covid restrictions have eased. I'm taking six weeks to bop around Europe in May and June 2022. Past -I have a year to travel starting this summer of 2008. I will start in the United Kingdom, then cross to Ireland. Then I plan to go to Poland and Ukraine. Depending upon the political climate, I may venture into Turkey. In preparation, I have spent many hours reading other peoples' blogs. I wonder how my adventure will unfold? http://www.worldmapmaker.com/create-map.php ... full info

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Seafood chowder

Halfway eating soup I decided to take this shot. It was thick with cream and oysters and muscles. The ring is not made of onion, but flakes of fish in batter.

Height

Read sign to see how high Arthur's pass is.

On the Way Back

Read the sign to see the name of biggest lake.

Better Light

The afternoon light made everything seem brighter. More reason to spend chill time in windy carriage.

River

Bet the water is freezing

Clouds

Are you bored yet?? I snapped tons and tons of photos. Every bend in the track seemed to bring prettier views and there was a sense that it wouldn't last with the winter's descending sun.