We're at our final full day down under. Our current location is Christchurch again, and we are scheduled to fly out tomorrow evening. I'm sure I speak for all of us when I say this month has flown by.
After the Milford track, we headed up to the majestic Mt. Cook for a two night stay, where we just came from, actually. We were scheduled for at least one hike as a group, and another optional hike the next day. However, a tropical storm decided to blow through, making the first a (very windy) optional hike also. Those who were brave enough (read: not this guy) came back rather quickly, not to mention soaking wet. I'm sure it was an experience, to say the least.
I wisely waited for a gorgeous second day on the mountain to hike the Hooker Valley, a 4-hour hike that leads you to a glacier-fed lake at the base of the mountain. I then, not so wisely, decided to take a dip in said lake. It was quite cold, but I'm sure that goes without saying.
Anyway, we will be spending tonight at our usual spot in Christchurch, and soon arrive back in the US after our roughly 12 hour flight tomorrow, which will actually be a -15 minute trip, if you account for the changes in time. I think this is as close to time travel as I will ever get. Just call me Marty McFly.
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