Third day into the trip and I would say it's the most exciting of all- putting us through an emotional roller coaster in between.
We traveled down the West Coast to the township of Hokitika.
The magic bus did not bring us to gold panning as promised but headed to the Jade factory like a typical tourist.
Our must- have every morning to withstand the cold
Wanted to get some jade for our parents but I think Asians can't really appreciate their duller- coloured matted jade.
Haha we love those lush green smooth pieces of jade!
Haha we love those lush green smooth pieces of jade!
Touch the biggest jade in store for some good luck! Heehee
Continued to bevery touristy and got brought to this Bushmans centre.
Paid $4 each to watch a video on the evolution of deer hunting. Not really very interested cos I thought it was a tad too cruel to capture the tame animal in that manner.
Paid $4 each to watch a video on the evolution of deer hunting. Not really very interested cos I thought it was a tad too cruel to capture the tame animal in that manner.
Probably the best part of it was to see the possum. We heard so much of it but never had an idea how this animal they deemed as a pest looks like.
Day Three: Franz Josef
The moment we have been waiting for finally arrived!
I have been rattling on the whole day to WC about the glacier and our heli ride.
We paid for the trip and filled in those safety declaration and suddenly.. the guide walked in and said " Trip cancelled due to bad weather. We will refund you your money."
I have been rattling on the whole day to WC about the glacier and our heli ride.
We paid for the trip and filled in those safety declaration and suddenly.. the guide walked in and said " Trip cancelled due to bad weather. We will refund you your money."
The fateful receipt! Boohoo.
I was like " I don't want money la! My aim to NZ is to climb glacier!"
No joke, I wanted to cry on the spot and I have never seen WC so disappointed before.
Until one of our team mate came and said, "I found a package to Fox Trot."
No words can describe my happiness.
WC was still very unhappy cos Fox Trot is a simpler glacier walk- No heli hop which means we won't be able to go deeper into the glacier.
But it's better than nothing right? I can't leave NZ without even stepping on the glacier!
So Fox Trot here we go!
We need to trek an hour plus before we see the ice..
Our very fit guide telling us about the formation of these ice mountains
Finally finally!!
It was not as snow white as I expected it to be..
Totally worth the climb!
Much much much love for the view!
Though they state that we just have to be moderately fit for the trek, it can get pretty tiring after an hour walk.
And cos the Sun sets so late in NZ, we can afford a nap before going out.. haha
Love waking up to the glacier every morning:)
Can't remember what time is it.. but sunset can be as late as 9pm at night. So we have all the time to admire the awesome view everyday :)
WC was still very unhappy cos Fox Trot is a simpler glacier walk- No heli hop which means we won't be able to go deeper into the glacier.
But it's better than nothing right? I can't leave NZ without even stepping on the glacier!
So Fox Trot here we go!
Some bread from the pretty bakery before we start!
We need to trek an hour plus before we see the ice..
Our very fit guide telling us about the formation of these ice mountains
Finally finally!!
It was not as snow white as I expected it to be..
Totally worth the climb!
Much much much love for the view!
Though they state that we just have to be moderately fit for the trek, it can get pretty tiring after an hour walk.
And it's time to our hostel after that. Too pretty for a hostel eh?
And cos the Sun sets so late in NZ, we can afford a nap before going out.. haha
Love waking up to the glacier every morning:)
Can't remember what time is it.. but sunset can be as late as 9pm at night. So we have all the time to admire the awesome view everyday :)
We can come up with all kind of reasons to dine in such a nice restaurant
Love how cosy the ambience is and the food is fantabulous!
Yummiest calamari we had ever!
The spicy pumpkin has an acquired taste. Either you like it or not. I don't but WC does. haha
Yummiest calamari we had ever!
The spicy pumpkin has an acquired taste. Either you like it or not. I don't but WC does. haha
I miss the ribs as I am typing now.
I love the ribs so much I actually craves for ribs in the subsequent days of the trip. Haha.
I love the ribs so much I actually craves for ribs in the subsequent days of the trip. Haha.
Feeling sleepy as I am typing this.
Gonna crash soon! Excited about the trio meeting and YX and Jon's wedding tomorrow! :))
Gonna crash soon! Excited about the trio meeting and YX and Jon's wedding tomorrow! :))
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