Darrell, John, and James at the Kepler trailhead. Little did we know just how tough it was going to be!
A veiw at the top--the Luxmore Hut, which sleeps about 50. It was a very nice for a tramping hut with gas and cold water on tap. It even had solar powered lights!
Looking back down 1000 meters to Lake Te Anau. The view was worth the climb.
Near the Luxmore Hut are some limestone caves that we explored. I'm smiling, but you have to look close to see it. The others are all grinning because I had recently high-centered climbing over a rock and got stuck with a stalagmite sticking me in the butt and had to be rescued by John.
James, John, and Chris pausing by a huge granite cliff on the trail back down to Te Anau. On this trail, going down was definitely much easier than coming up.
A view from Pearl Harbour just off Lake Manapouri. We were taking the Southern Scenic Route from Te Anau to Invercargill and paused here for a break.
Chris Mikesell on Monkey Island just off the Southern Scenic Route. Luckily the tide was out, so we were only ankle deep in water to get out to it. On the way back we found several tiny hermit crabs in the shallows.
Another monkey on Monkey Island, thoroughly enjoying the outing.
Darrell, John, and James at the Kepler trailhead. Little did we know just how tough it was going to be!
A veiw at the top--the Luxmore Hut, which sleeps about 50. It was a very nice for a tramping hut with gas and cold water on tap. It even had solar powered lights!
Looking back down 1000 meters to Lake Te Anau. The view was worth the climb.
Near the Luxmore Hut are some limestone caves that we explored. I'm smiling, but you have to look close to see it. The others are all grinning because I had recently high-centered climbing over a rock and got stuck with a stalagmite sticking me in the butt and had to be rescued by John.
James, John, and Chris pausing by a huge granite cliff on the trail back down to Te Anau. On this trail, going down was definitely much easier than coming up.
A view from Pearl Harbour just off Lake Manapouri. We were taking the Southern Scenic Route from Te Anau to Invercargill and paused here for a break.
Chris Mikesell on Monkey Island just off the Southern Scenic Route. Luckily the tide was out, so we were only ankle deep in water to get out to it. On the way back we found several tiny hermit crabs in the shallows.
Another monkey on Monkey Island, thoroughly enjoying the outing.
2 comments:
Wow Dad...these pictures are absolutely indredible! Wish we were there! It looks like Chris was able to just jump right into the family.
Hi Darrel!! This is Dawn. I'm at Grandma's and she has me showing her how to check out your blog. You have been busy!!! Hope your Christmas is Merry and the New Year is wonderful. We'll see Libby and Molly on Tuesday for lunch at Aunt Hattie's Tea Room.
Merry Christmas!!
Dawn and Aunt Helen
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