My First Glacier!

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Day 5: 11-2-10
In the morning we rose early in the quest to find the ever elusive Fox Glacier. I have to admit that I really was taken aback by its remarkable glisten and size. The water rushing through below it was probably the purest liquid I have ever seen but not in a visual way. It's not that it was crystal clear but seeing it flow directly from it's source with a cool pale blue tone was curiously powerful. I suppose seeing the product (water) and it's unadulterated origin (the glacier) is why I see it as pure.

Anyway, didn't mean to go off on a tangent. A few hours on the road led us to a strangers farm with an incredible view. A facinating aspect of New Zealand is that it is filled with these hidden treasures. These places that aren't designated on a map or tourist guide and can only be found by stumbling though the countryside. Interestingly enough I found that the more lost we became at times, the more remarkable the views were. And eventually we always found our way back to the main road but with a richer experience and new perspective.

Eventually we found ourselves at the shores of Lake Wanaka. Turns out Abby wins for best story of the day but I don't want to embarrass her in front of the public eye so I will refrain from telling. A long swim to a small island left me completely spent and sprawled out on the beach upon our return. I think it's safe to assume the guys probably felt similar.

Quick side note: That night for dinner we went into town and had the most amazing burgers.

Needless to say, I slept well that night. I think we all did.


Camper-van lesson #5: It's only until the morning after you break the french-press you really understand how much you miss it... once again...my bad.

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Photos

I think the word i'm looking for is...presence
Not to get to Michael Benedikt on everyone.

scale
nothing like unsuspecting pedestrians to scale a landscape for you.

LOTR fans, unite!
(lord of the rings)

We swam to that island
...just for the record it seems much farther when your swimming there, and your only a quarter of the way, and your already tired, and out of breath.

Comments

[Theresa Brisko, Pops, Gram]

Commentary
We're enjoying your commentary and descriptions as much as your amazing pictures!!! Lindsay you have a gift for capturing and sharing the essence of the moment. Thank you for taking the time to craft this blog so we can enjoy it.

[Poppy & Grandma]

Eternity
The scenes from the Glacier convey the feeling of eternity- past, present and future all coming together in a place. Just beautiful. Thank you Lindsay.