Yesterday we went on a hike up the Franz Josef Glacier and it was spectacular. We came to the conclusion that we were all very unfit but carried on going (how we have improved from attempting to climb Snowdon) and we made it to almost the top. The guide cut away steps in the ice for you to climb and then we worked out little thighs out to pull ourselves up , when we got higher the ice was amazing and really blue (which is caused from the oxygen being severely compressed - see we have been learning) and he cut away at certain parts for us to go through, this would have been lots of fun but Stacey got stuck twice and decided that she wasn't cut out to be an ice glacier ranger. The hike was very energetic and we were out for eight hours but as we had had a few lazier days we didn't complain too much. After a soak in the hot tub we found enough energy to make it to the local bar and have a little dance before having a well deserved rest.
One more fact for all you eager beavers to learn.....it takes 50 years from the ice at the top of Franz Josef to reach the bottom.
Now that you have all learnt something new, we will leave you.
Love to you all xx
5 comments:
oh poor stacey. Im glad you all made it though and it least its not raining or you might have had to turn back like on snowdon ha ha.susan.
Wow those pictures are wicked! Can't wait to see some sky diving action! Still can't believe you all did it! Love Amy gxx
Well done girls, glad you had fun and love the pics
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You girls are just amazing. What a fantastic time you are having and so brave. Katie - it was great to get your text message at 4.30am this morning to say you had ski dived at 15,000ft. Dad was especially pleased! He made me go downstairs to reply - said I was making too much noise. Mainly so proud. Love you lots - Sue G xx
Lovely pics girls, so great to see you up the glacier. Sounds like it was hard work!
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