World Heritage Week...Poparoa, Westland and Mount Aspiring National Parks


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April 2nd 2006
Published: April 3rd 2006
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So it's been about two weeks since I stopped working, and what an action packed two weeks it's been. I know I said this in the last blog, but it's good to be on the road again. New people, new places, new experiences...what a great time I'm having. Actually today is four months since I left NY, it's funny but it seems like both a long time and a short time all at once, if that's even possible. ... Read Full Entry



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Copeland TrackCopeland Track
Copeland Track

This was the begining of the Copeland track, 17km, mostly flat but mentaly stressful because most of the track was over slippery rocks.
Copeland Track #2Copeland Track #2
Copeland Track #2

The track follows two glacial river valleys most of the way before ascending into a meadow about 450m up...The river is blue because of mica in the water.
Architect Creek BridgeArchitect Creek Bridge
Architect Creek Bridge

This bridge was scarier than I expected, plus it poped my lens cap off my camera...poor nikon.
Welcome Flat hut campsite.Welcome Flat hut campsite.
Welcome Flat hut campsite.

I think it was worth the 17km walk...just look at the view, need I say more
Pretty nice view...Pretty nice view...
Pretty nice view...

So this was the view from my tent when I rolled the doors back in the morning, plus you should have felt the cool breeze...
Not my best picture...Not my best picture...
Not my best picture...

Well this was me the morning after hiking up the copeland...atleast we stayed another day to enjoy the view.
Hubba Hubba...a fitting name after allHubba Hubba...a fitting name after all
Hubba Hubba...a fitting name after all

I knew an all mesh tent body had a benefit, the sand flies were murder, but my tent is one giant insect shelter...and you still get the views.
Hot pools anyone???Hot pools anyone???
Hot pools anyone???

Did I mention that there are natural hot springs a 5 minute walk from the campsite...
Funny joke...Funny joke...
Funny joke...

Help with your pack anyone? That's funny, shoutout to the NZAPJ, New Zealand Association of Practical Jokers.
Pretty nice waterfallPretty nice waterfall
Pretty nice waterfall

A small waterfall visible from a lookout along the track.
Looking a little wore outLooking a little wore out
Looking a little wore out

A 17km hike sure takes it's toll, even if it was downhill most of the way back.
Sunset in WanakaSunset in Wanaka
Sunset in Wanaka

I was eating some dinner, looked up, put the fork down and grabbed my camera...just couldn't pass this one up.
Same sunset, different direction.Same sunset, different direction.
Same sunset, different direction.

Can't decide which one I like better.



4th April 2006

Apropos, a story for you....
...three very successful sons vie for their mother’s favor by giving her expensive gifts. The first son buys mother a fur coat. When he asks how she likes it, she says ‘I don’t need another coat, I love you dear, but you should save your money’. The second son buys mother a luxury car and she tells him ‘I’m getting too old to drive much, I love you dear, but you should save your money’. The third son searches the world for a special gift and buys a trained parrot that can recite all of Shakespeare and hum all of Mozart’s works. The third son asks his mother how she liked his gift and she says ‘I love you dear, you are my best and most thoughtful son, that was the best tasting chicken I ever ate’.
4th April 2006

Glaciers
Explorer Alan - Glaciers are among our favorite spots on earth, we've done flying over and ski-landings on glaciers in Alaska, ATV driving on glaciers in Iceland, but we've never climbed through crevasses and caves like those with crampons. How beautiful, bright, white and blue, I'm printing an enlargement of your picture. Loving glaciers must be hereditary.
19th April 2006

hello from rockaway
I saw the picture up in the kitchen Alan....nothing compared to the beauty on the blog itself. Magnificent sun sets. Thanks for sharing. ron

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