Monday, 13 Feb. 
It was an overall dismal day. But this picture was great!
There are much prettier ducks in NZ than in America.
This little knobby is the “helm” of the boat. That’s just wrong.
Visiting New Zealand without touring Milford Sound is like going to Arizona and skipping the Grand Canyon. The size was hard to grasp. Snow capped mountains soar 4,000 feet up. The cliffs had waterfalls, waterfalls, waterfalls. You could almost say it was one waterfall with some bare cliffs showing. The boat did an imitation of Niagara Falls’ Maid of the Mist. Twice. These falls are 500 feet tall! Some falls are called “disappearing” because the wind blows the water into mist before hitting the Sound. Even with poor weather, it was unforgettable.
It’s called a Sound for the simple reason that when the country got around to naming things, they didn’t know the word fjord.
The 120 kilometer drive was full of scenic views. I took 148 pictures! Many are junk or dups, but still. My wifi is slow, so these are all I can upload. More will follow. Maybe even a photo of me.
That is not a small ship.
We’re approaching the falls. I’m on the bow. I get soaked. Fun!
NZ looks beautiful. Reminds me of a lot of places all rolled up into one.
Today was exactly that! A little Montana, but green like Pennsylvania, with the ever-present sheep.
Heard New Zealand is beautiful you have captured some great photos – thanks for sharing. Looking forward to seeing more.
I am happy that you like them, Debbie. I’ve got to reminisce a little. You always spoke your mind at work. On my retirement, many of the compliments(?) about me were the same. We didn’t always agree, but we always knew where we stood. I’m proud of that.