New Zealand – Franz Josef Glacier
Day 2 in New Zealand (April 16) saw us taking a scenic drive from Arthur’s Pass to Franz Josef Glacier, for our morning Ice Explorer helihike. Some things I learned that day: The French Shuffle is a technique for sidling up icy step/walls with crampons on. The Franz Josef Glacier oozes along at 3-5m/day. Full […]
New Zealand – Arthur’s Pass
This trip started with a long flight to Auckland, followed by a transfer to Christchurch, where we met Sarah (yay!) cruised by some lingering earthquake-crushed city blocks, had an inexplicably slow brunch, and finally made our way to Arthur’s Pass. Arthur’s Pass sits conveniently between Christchurch and Franz Josef Glacier. Since we pulled in just at […]
Vanishment
Goodness, the last time I touched this thing was in July! Who knows where I was flying to then. New York, maybe. A lot’s happened since then. Lots to catch up on. Trips to Chicago, New York, LA, London, Vancouver. And I think I never did get around to posting about Belize. Oops. Â That’s what […]