My updates have fallen severely behind and I apologize to the approximately two people I know who read this regularly [Hi Mom and Dad!]. Just rest assured that everything is awesome.
It would be pointless for me to write about all these days until now -- it would blow your brain to chunks. I will tell you some things though:
Milford Sound receives 7m [23 ft] of precipitation every year. It rains 2 of every 3 days.
Today, it is sunny. Duh.
We pass tree avalanches and snow avalanches. Car to Te Anau; bus to Milford Sound; boat ride around the sound. I refused to move from the front of the boat for the entire ride. Got great photos! And I also got sea sick! Totally worth it.
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Doubtful Sound is where clouds are made. Water rolls down the mountainside taking shape from the strength and direction of the winds. Each gust connects a drop of water to the next until a cluster can stand on its own. Then, it's launched into the atmosphere and summoned to different parts of the world.
After traveling all the way to the edge of the universe just to take a deep breath, I stood in the darkness and could not breathe. The Doubtful Sound crushed my soul.
Remind me to tell you about the claw monster and being epically scared. And also remind me to tell you about everything else.
After traveling all the way to the edge of the universe just to take a deep breath, I stood in the darkness and could not breathe. The Doubtful Sound crushed my soul.
Remind me to tell you about the claw monster and being epically scared. And also remind me to tell you about everything else.
Milford Sound, NZ
Milford Sound, NZ
Kissing Turtles
Doubtful Sound, NZ
Your photo of the clouds forming process in Doubtful Sound is truly spritual of the highest kind. Literally as you say, this is where clouds are born and launched into the world. A very special experience and even in a picture, I can sense the inner experience of my feeling it's special meaning.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, I am sure you know this but:Doubtful Sound was named 'Doubtful Harbour' in 1770 by Captain Cook, who did not enter the inlet as he was uncertain whether it was navigable under sail.It was later renamed Doubtful Sound by whalers and sealers.Love-Dad
I watched a slide show presentation about the Doubtful Sound, including history and nature. Unfortunately I don't remember very much because the boat was rocking. SEA SICK!
ReplyDeleteI have many more gray photos to share with you! But they do no justice to the sensation of being big and small at the same time, and what it's like to be inside a cloud.
breathtaking / especially Doubtful Sound - wow!
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