Fanz Josef Glacier
My last stop in New Zealand was the Franz Josef glacier. After visiting several other glaciers along the way, I decided to splurge on a heli-hike -- helicoptering to/from the glacier and then hiking about on the glacier with a guide. You just can't get close enough to really "see" the glacier by driving and walking up to it's base.
It was my first time in a helicopter (it was so much smoother than I thought it would be) so that was very cool and indeed, I got to see the glacier in a way I would never have from the base of the glacier. The "traffic jamb" of groups on the glacier ... that, I could have done without ;-)
Read MoreIt was my first time in a helicopter (it was so much smoother than I thought it would be) so that was very cool and indeed, I got to see the glacier in a way I would never have from the base of the glacier. The "traffic jamb" of groups on the glacier ... that, I could have done without ;-)
At each bridge, one side is the "give way" side and that establishes who has right of way... Remarkably efficient, but a bit nerve wrecking if you're not paying attention! (Was mine the "give way" or the "right of way" side ... what did that sign I just passed say?!") FYI - in this image, we're on the "give way side" (small arrow) ...