Where in the world can a person drive for four hours and encounter a beautiful seaside, temperate rain forest, glaciers, rivers, waterfalls, high alpine lakes and stunning mountain passes? New Zealand!
I could say a lot about how beautiful, how jaw-dropping, blah blah blah... But here is the true testament to this route: Neither kid touched an electronic device for the WHOLE DRIVE! Well, except to take pictures. It was that good. Here are the photos.
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| Before we get to the pretty stuff, here's Allison bravely trying chicken flavored potato chips |
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Tasman Sea. No buildings around for miles and miles. Just another waterfall off the road along the way on State Route 6 - the west coast of New Zealand. |
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| Trying to cross without falling in |
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| Checking the water temperature! |
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| Skipping stones - who can get it across with the most skips? |
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| Hiking along the riverbank |
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| First glimpse of Lake Wanaka |
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| John walking down to see the view of Lake Wanaka. |
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| Allison and Cameron at Lake Wanaka |
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| Every bridge on this route is very narrow and only one lane wide |
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| Lake selfie |
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| The road to Queenstown through Cardrona Canyon |
I'm ready to move there///
ReplyDeleteWow, that is gorgeous. How were those chicken-flavored chips?!
ReplyDeleteI am LOVING the expressions on all your faces...it tells the story beautifully. Keep letting all of us travel vicariously through you, it's a gift. Enjoy the arrival of March and what that means for your travels. Much love from Boulder! xoxo, taylor
ReplyDeleteYou are making me want to leave my 20 mile radius.
ReplyDeleteChicken flavored chips? What's the protein content on those?
It looks glorious in New Zealand 🇳🇿
Just loving all the pictures and commentary. You're bringing back great memories of my family's 3 week journey through NZ back in 1988. Happily it still seems wild and uncrowded. Have you seen the pancake rocks yet?
ReplyDeleteHi Allison,
ReplyDeleteGreetings from your class. We hope you are having an amazing time! -Kevin
Here are some messages from your classmates:
Hi Hi Hi, take me with you to Japan and Dubai in your suitcase please with my skis and gear-Tanner
Hi! I can't wait to see you in London, how's New Zealand? I hope you are having fun. London! Charlotte
Hi Allison! I miss you so much. I hope you are having a ton of fun. Yay! Next time you go on a trip, bring me in your suitcase!!!-Your friend Avery
Allison, I really really really want to know where you are and how you are and what your favorite trip has been and what you are most looking forward to. And how excited you are to see Charlotte?-Ali
Hi Allison, thank you for the birthday video. I hope you are having a great time. I have news, I got my ears pierced!- Tori
Hey Allison! How's it going? Are you having a lot of fun? Tori got her ears pierced, and we have all grown a ton. Hope you are having a great time! Anastasia
Hi Allison, I hope you tell us all about your time in Japan skiing. Today we are having a game day and there is popcorn licorice.- Beck