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| The gorge |
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| Hokitika |
The day after the glacers we went to Hokitika, the arts and crafts capitol of New Zealand. We also visited a gorge on our way there, it had the strangest turquoise color. It was probably fed by glaciers. That, however, did not stop one of my friends from jumping onto it.
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| You have to agree- the colors are fascinating! |
After Hokitika we made out way back to the East Coast via Arthurs Pass National Park. We saw Kea along the way and also saw some waterfalls. To be honest, I think I am water-falled out, they have almost lost their thrill to me. On the way down the mountains- but still in the pass we stopped and went star-gazing. It was a prefect night. No moon, or light pollution--just the outline of the mountains and the stars around us. We finished the night by arriving on time in Christchurch and treating ourselves to Thai food, which I have decided is the next delicacy that I am going to conquer.
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| That's right- the sign says "Death's Corner |
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| Death's corner |
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| The kea were just hanging out on the road- no idea why- but they are beautiul |
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| A Kea on a Kea |
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| Trying to go for our car |
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| Devils Punch Bowl Falls. |
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| Did I forget to mention New Zealand's strange obsession with one way bridges- I have now crossed dozens of them. |