7.23 Day 1 and a bit: Milford Track, New Zealand’s premier tramp
In the beginning...on the way to commencement—only reachable by water Looking towards Mackinnon Pass—next day's target—up and over Early morning start—greeting the monster monoliths Reflections along the canyon It is very difficult , taking into account our limitations, to provide a reader with insight into the Fiordlands, particularly the parts deep into the almost hidden territory. Bear in mind, too that the writer is biased as New Zealand is a place in which to live, not just visit. We hope the fourth trip to this remarkable country will not be too far into the future. We write from Te Anau, the largest town situate closest to Milford Sound. Because it’s the biggest, that’s no indication of size. In fact, it is a rather small and homely—a tourist’s gateway to the Fiordlands. One of hundreds of 'tearing mountains' We continue to see many of the world’s beautiful sites and this area stands tall…and high. We have learned not to make comparisons; each part of the...