Franz Joesef Glacier (Contiki Day 7)

Today was another driving day. However, every drive is spectacular. Today was extra special as we headed through Aurther’s Pass. The road follows beside a roaring river. After Aurther’s Pass is the west coast (also dubbed the ‘Wet Coast’ for all the rain). So far this is probably the prettiest place I have ever seen. Words can’t describe it.

We also saw the funniest sign in New Zealand, which shows a biker doing an endow (falling over your handlebars). The sign is to warn cyclist about the railroad tracks as you cross the bridge.

Tonight we stayed in Franz Josef Glacier, which is a little town on the outside of the Franz Josef Glacier. It was a really cool little town with lots of hiking, biking, and glacier trips. When you look up, you can see the glacier, surrounded by the mountains. This is the closest glacier in the world to the ocean (only 5km). For dinner we had lamb shanks, which was the first lamb I’ve had in New Zealand (New Zealand prides itself on having more sheep than humans). More Jagarbombs were had to enjoy the awesome setting.