Thursday, June 5, 2008

It just keeps getting better in New Zealand!! Milford Sound Weekend!

Dan, Emily, and myself at Milford Sound



The Chasm at Milford Sound



Cool looking stuff at Milford Sound

The Tasman Sea


Bowen Falls at Milford Sound (yes, this is a real picture!)



Milford Mariner on Milford Sound (our boat!)




Well, I have to admit one thing...the kiwis may have socialist medicine and weird food but they sure do their landscaping right!! This past weekend was Queen's Birthday Weekend which meant we had Monday off work (even though they don't even do that in England!) But Kiwis love themselves some holidays so if there is a questionable holiday, be certain we will have it off! I'm not complaining...just relaying the facts.



Anyway, Dan, Emily, and myself made the most of the weekend by traveling 3.5 hours to the western part of the country to Fiordland National Park and Milford Sound. What a beautiful place indeed! Snow capped mountains surrounded by glacier carved Fiords and Lakes clear out to the Tasman Sea. We were able to take a boat out to the Tasman Sea while sailing the Milford Sound. AMAZING! We also visited Te Anau and took a boat cruise out to see caves and glowworms which was pretty awesome.


Off to the good 'ole USA next week for conference in San Antonio and then home for a week to see family!


Lex




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