Glacier Country

The cycling adventure continues.🚵

We are cruising down the wild West coast and are now officially in the land of glaciers and snowy mountains. Often battling head winds, although we are told that should mean clear skies. Maybe not always true.

Our legs are growing stronger and the hills are no longer quite so un-ending. Something new to see everyday, and a good meal before bed.

Tyrell learning about bike maintenance. 

A cheeky New Zealand parrot, called a kea.

Quick stop for groceries and a cafe.

Finally found Franz Josef! 

Where the sound of helicopters fills the air- the only safe access for a glacier walk. 

The valley walk.

Also a land of waterfalls.

Stopped for lunch beside this blue river. Rain on the horizon.

Camp after a long day. Trying to cook in the wind. 

Our tent has served us well but is now nearing the end of its life. Tyrell works on a quick repair.

For Thanksgiving we took a zero day and actually checked into a room! Our first real bed in a month. This was at Noahs Ark, where each room featured a different animal.

We plan to spend several days around Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers before continuing on South.