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Posts Tagged ‘hiking’
Tongariro Crossing
I arrived at Lake Taupo and decided to tackle what would be the longest day hike I have ever done. I had heard many people rave about the Tongariro Crossing hike which is considered New Zealand’s best one day alpine hike and is also considered very challenging. The hike is 18.5km (11 miles) through scenic […]
Franz Joseph Glacier Climb
The Franz Joseph Glacier is a 12 km (7.5 mile) long glacier located in Westland National Park on the West Coast of New Zealand’s South Island. It is unique in the fact that it descends from the Southern Alps to just 240 meters (780 feet) above sea level surounded by lushness of a temperate rainforest. […]
Kaikoura Coast Track
Mary and I arrived in Christchurch, New Zealand last Sunday. We were greeted at the airport by Kathy, Bruce, and Darek. I know Darek through Mary while living in San Francisco, but this was the first time I met Kathy and Bruce. After spending a week with them, I think they are an amazing and […]
Hiking the Blue Mountains
I took a trip to the Blue Mountains with my new friend Ashley. I met Ashley at work and immediately knew we would become friends as she is very sweet, fun, and is a California girl too! She is from Santa Barbara and got her work visa through the same program as me. We decided […]