Tuesday, February 08, 2011

Milford Sound, New Zealand

Milford Sound is a fjord in the south west of New Zealand's South Island, within Fiordland National Park and the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage site. Rudyard Kipling had previously called it the eighth Wonder of the World.
Milford Sound was initially overlooked by European explorers, because its narrow entry did not appear to lead into such large interior bays. Sailing ship captains such as James Cook, who bypassed Milford Sound on his journeys for just this reason, also feared venturing too close to the steep mountainsides, afraid that wind conditions would prevent escape.

waiting for our transport

a 6 seater airplane!

The best and maybe only way to admire the incredible sceneries of New Zealand







Then, on the boat through Millford Sound









This time we learned to give Faas a lollypop, to prevent pressure on the ears. The first lollypop in his life, he was never happier!









enjoying the view?

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