Horse back ride/ hiking plans for the 27th changed... in an awesome way. Jesse and I joined a helicopter tour of Milford Sound. AMAZING. We circled the sound and stopped in for a quick walk. Then we touched down on a beach to collect egg-like rocks. Onward to fly by glaciers and stop to play in the snow for a minute or two.
Our final stop was at a hut called 16 Mile. Wes Drew & Dan met us out there for a night of camping. Dan cooked us a great dinner and we played some cards (while drinking a few beers). A possum hazed us in the middle of the night and left some droppings right by the window I was sleeping next to.

On the 28th we hiked out along the amazing glacial carved river. About half way back to the Branches Station we picked up some kayaks. The float down the river back to the station was unreal. Followed by a hot tub and dinner with the Lipners.
29th we flew out of the Branches to Queenstown. Spent the night @ Mt Chrichton with sheep covered hillsides and glacial mountains in the background. Unreal landscape and great company with the Lipners.

Planning to spend NYE in Queenstown - and there will be fireworks at midnight. My favorite!!

Still working on the photo situation. Stay posted!