hiking up to the terminal face of the glacier

A glacier town

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January 2nd 2010
We started out early for a 10 hour drive from Nelson to Franz Josef. Fortunately I am finally adjusted to driving on the left and not nearly as terrified when Mike is in the driver seat (on the right side of the car). The drive was very scenic, though now I am convinced there is not a part of this country that is not beautiful. Our intent was to hike on the Franz Josef glacier our first day ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Franz Josef

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The Polynesian Maori reached New Zealand in about A.D. 800. In 1840, their chieftains entered into a compact with Britain, the Treaty of Waitangi, in which they ceded sovereignty to Queen Victoria while retaining territorial rights. In that same year... ... read more