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Warren watches the world go by on the ferry to the south island.
Warren and Syl enjoy the ferry ride over to the south island.
Beth, Warren, and Syl take in the scenery on the way to the south island.
We got an awesome ride on a helicopter up to Fox Glacier to go for a hike.  You can see the glacial runoff snaking its way from the glacial valley to the sea.
A shot of the inside of our helicopter just before takeoff to go up to Fox Glacier for a hike.
The helicopter that we are going to take up to the glacier lands at the heliport.
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.
We crossed from the North Island to the South Island on the Arahura Ferry.
Warren watches the world go by on the ferry to the south island.
Warren watches the world go by on the ferry to the south island.
Warren watches the world go by on the ferry to the south island.
See photo in original gallery.