Franz Josef. A world heritage site, people have been hiking up the glacier for the past 100 years and today I joined that clan. I was worried that I wouldn't be able to hack it physically but if two old biddies from Melbourne can do it, SO CAN I! And I did!
I did the 4 hour hike and the worst part was walking up some steep stone steps to get to the glacier. Totally know how Sam, Frodo and Gollom felt. Up the stairs, precious!
It was beautiful up there. Nature is truly something to awe and really be terrified at!
TO BED NOW!
Yesterday I went kayaking on Lake Mapourika with Franz Josef in the background. I paddled for 3 k across the Lake (into wind!) and then down a river which has rain forest all around it. Apparently Franz Josef is the one of the only places in the world that has a rain forest climate at the bottom of its glacier! I used to go kayaking alot when I was younger and it was great to get back onto the water. Generally the only time I am on the water is in a boat with my Dad.
To point out the obvious, I was knackered when I got back.
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