Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Morning above the clouds - July 27th


Sunrise above the clouds
Breaky at Ces Clark Hut
Group shot at hut before heading out

We woke up to a beautiful sunrise above clouds that filled the valley below us and poured over some of the adjacent mountains. We eased into the morning and set off again for our trip down. A group of us headed back down the way we came, and another headed on toward Barrytown, a slightly longer and more difficult 9.15 mile hike  across the mountain top and then down to the Tasman Sea. Along the longer hike, we saw spectacular views to the Tasman Sea, views of Mount Cook and Mount Tasman, weta, weka, wild goats, and we came within 50 feet of a calling kiwi!

We were all excited to check into a comfortable hotel that night and enjoy a good meal out.  
Cheers, Mark and Meryl

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