NZ Day 5 - 25 Oct
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We woke up super duper early to prepare our breakkie to bring to
Milford Sound today to eat on-board the cruise.
There are several cruise (I think four) that goes out to Milford Sound
with two bigger companies having bigger boats and two smaller companies which
have smaller boats.
We decide to choose one of the smaller brand, Jucy simply because we
suspect that bigger companies have tie in with tour agencies to bring busloads
of tourist on board these boats. Imagine us squeezing with many other tourists.
I don’t think we will have an enjoyable cruise ride. PLUS! Jucy was giving
discounts for the cruise ride!
One interesting fact that we’ve learnt today is that Milford Sound is
not actually a “Sound” (a sound may be defined as a narrow sea or ocean channel
between two bodies of land and is wider than a fjord). Milford Sound is
actually a fjord which is a long, narrow inlet with steep sides or cliffs,
created in a valley carved by glacial activity.
We have also learnt that the high amount of rainfall in Milford Sound
made the place the 8th wonder of the world. Of course all these was
told to us by either the very knowledgeable captain of the boat or the
introduction board of Milford Sound. Haha
Overall, it was an extremely enjoyable cruise ride where we saw seals
resting on the edge of the rocks! Apparently, they are wild fur seals that are
native there and really cute. Sadly, the boat went really close to them and
created loud sound (roaring of the engine as they tried to steer the boat away)
which scares them.
The boat even went into the
Bowen Waterfall and got us quite wet since I refuse to get into the sheltered
area. Well, like I told TFB, this is the only chance where you can get so
closer to a waterfall and in safety!
TFB was deeply attracted by the Jucy lady crew…….. ‘s Jucy sunglasses
and we end up getting a pair of them.
On the way back, we drop by several other nice places for photo-taking
before reaching Te Anau at about 4ish. Brought some groceries and we had dinner
in the hotel room.
Going for an early night now to prepare and head to Queenstown early
tomorrow!
1 comments:
Hey there
Thanks for choosing to support the little guys. It's fantstic to hear that you enjoyed your JUCY Cruize with us!
Enjoy the rest of your time in New Zealand.
Cheers
Lucy xx
P.S Wear the sunnies with pride!
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