Franz Josef Glacier

Our next stop on the west coast was the Franz Josef glacier. Slightly shorter than the Fox, it's a 12 km long glacier that sits a bit higher than the Fox. Both are unique in that they descend from the southern Alps down nearly to sea level and land amongst the temperate rainforest. Definitely different being in a rainforest with such a pretty view of a glacier!

Peter's Pool and the Franz Josef glacier

We did the Peter's Pool hike for lack of not knowing which hike was the best. We got some very pretty reflections of the glacier and mountains in his pool. The shrubbery was pretty surrounding the pool and made for a pretty photo.

By the half-way point of the hike I had to go to the bathroom so bad that I RAN (yes, I ran!) back to the carpark. Dave was thoroughly impressed that I ran the whole thing without stopping. I guess when properly motivated, even I can run!