Milford Sound

We are working our way up the west coast of New Zealand. Yesterday we spent the day in Milford Sound.
I took a road trip to New Zealand in the mid 80’s but it was during their winter. I loved the country and its natural beauty but we got snowed out of Milford Sound. Ever since, Milford Sound has been a tantalizing destination. It did not disappoint!
These photos (thank you, Charlotte) can only give a hint of the mystique of the mountains, the mist, and the fjord.
The woman in the last shot is Ebony, one of our Māori cultural guides who has been traveling with us since we left Auckland. The last time I was in New Zealand my view of Māori culture was limited to a tourist show of half-naked tattooed men sticking their tongues out and thrusting spears aggressively to the persistent beat of tomtoms.
Through our interactions with Ebony and another Māori man named Gus, we are learning so much more about their rich culture.Read more