Franz Josef. On the western side of New Zealand’s South Island
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Sunset in Franz Josef
July 19th, 2011Long way down
July 18th, 2011Long way down from Ken Roberts on Vimeo.
Waterfall. Cascading down on to the Franz Josef glacier. Eventually.
Franz Josef Glacier
July 18th, 2011
Franz Josef Glacier. On New Zealand’s South Island. Maori name for the glacier translates as "Avalanche Girl". And it’s advancing. Not retreating. So much for global warming…
Off to Franz – Part Three – at the glacier
July 18th, 2011Off to Franz – Part Three – at the glacier from Ken Roberts on Vimeo.
Ken finally reaches the Franz Josef glacier. Accompanied by flask of tea. And lunch.
Peter’s Pool
July 17th, 2011
Peter’s Pool. Near the Franz Josef Glacier. On New Zealand’s South Island
Off to Franz – Part Two – on the trail
July 17th, 2011Off to Franz – Part Two – on the trail from Ken Roberts on Vimeo.
Ken follows the trail to the Roberts lookout. Viewpoint over the Franz Josef glacier. Alone.
Tree light
July 16th, 2011
In the woods. Close to the Franz Josef Glacier. On New Zealand’s South Island
Off to Franz – Part One – the walk-in
July 16th, 2011Off to Franz – Part One – the walk-in from Ken Roberts on Vimeo.
With a bit of improvisation, Ken heads off towards the Franz Josef glacier. Early.
Orwellian nightmares
July 15th, 2011
Today’s Kiwese word or phrase: "One Doze". Popular computer operating system
If the room had been ransacked nobody would have noticed. Contents of the various suitcases and rucksacks exploded. Enough hair products strewn about to make me pray the occupants didn’t smoke. There were supposed to be just two. And yours truly. Sharing Room 101. Franz Josef Youth Hostel. Door quickly closed. Key returned to reception. Another dorm allocated.
Road to Franz Josef
July 14th, 2011Road to Franz Josef from Ken Roberts on Vimeo.
Ken continues his journey by bus towards the Franz Josef glacier.
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