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A very idyllic place.
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A very idyllic place.

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  • Photo by Nathan Heeringa.
  • Hiking on the ridge off of Mt. Avalanche directly behind Arthur's Pass Village.
  • If you look closely you can see several groups of a two dozen or more. It makes me appreciate the glaciers I can explore on my own at home all the more.
  • Arthurs Pass.
  • It is really odd to encounter a parrot while out hiking in the mountains. The Kia bird also happens to one of the most social and cunning wild birds I have seen. If you're not careful they are in your bags looking for tasty morsels or just because their curious.
  • One of our last mountain views before we leave New Zealand and also the beginning of the first tramp we did in New Zealand in 2008 during our first trip.
  • The moon setting over our decent route down the scree slope to our camping spot. The way down was quite a bit more enjoyable than the hike up the scree slope we did the next morning.
  • While the lupin were introduced they are no less impressive in New Zealand than they are back home.. In fact probably a lot more impressive since it is more common to pass whole fields of purple.
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  • Beach near Christchurch
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  • Coral Charm Peony.
  • Just under half of our time in New Zealand was spent working on Omeo Peony Farm owned and operated by Tony and Judy Banks who have been growing peony flowers for over 30 years. In addition to learning a tremendous
  • Nate helping Judy 'bridesmaid' the term they have made for people holding flowers while another picks. Nate is thinking we will have to make up a different term for are own farm.
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  • One of several vineyards around Alexandra specializing in Pinot Noir
  • One of several flower arrangements from over-opened blooms while staying at Omeo Farm.
  • Smoko Break. Everyone working at the farm looked forward to the morning and afternoon tea breaks.
  • A very idyllic place.
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