Milford Sound, New Zealand
Sunday March 4, 2012
Today I went on a tour of the Milford Sound. Actually a Fijord as it was a glacier valley carved on the coast of the South Island during the last Iceage some 11,000 years ago. To be able to see this incredible valley that meets the sea, a tunnel had to be drilled through a mountain of solid rock. This was done just before WW II, suspended during the war, then completed shortly after. An amazing 5 hour drive through farm country, then the mountains takes you there from Queenstown. Queenstown is a winter and summer sports mecca, much like our ski resorts, a lively village with lots to do. I'll stay here a couple of days then move south down the Island for a couple of days before heading across the "ditch" to Melbourne Australia.
Totally I lucked out with some beautiful sunny weather!!
See you in a few days
- Bill
This is my blog for my trip to Taiwan. I'll be posting my journal here from November 1 to November 17, 2017 so check back and join me on the trip ! - Bill Wilson
