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Beth strolls along Moeraki Beach.
Beth, Warren, and Syl take in the scenery on the way to the south island.
Beth, Warren, and Syl take time to pose in front of Franz Joseph Glacier.  We didn't have much time to explore Franz Joseph unfortunately since we had a helicopter to make.  Fox Glacier more than made up for it though!
Beth, Warren, and Syl pose for a shot with the south island in the background.  What a wonderful day to cross the ferry.  The way back would not be such a calm ride.
Beth and her dad look at Beth's favorite flower the hydrangea.  Apparently these and many other flowers came from China.  That's the story that we were told over and over again :)  Beth was happy since the Hydrangeas at home had long since lost their flowers (being winter and all).
Beth stops to take Warren and Syl's picture behind the Ataturk memorial in Wellington.
I grab a quick snap of Beth trying to stay warm on the interislander ferry out of Wellington
Beth ever so patiently poses for the cameraman on one tree hill in Auckland.  We took off at just the right time to catch some sweet light.  Not a bad ending to our first night in New Zealand.
Beth strolls along Moeraki Beach.
Beth strolls along Moeraki Beach.
Beth strolls along Moeraki Beach.
See photo in original gallery.