Milford Sound

Our next major stopover was Milford Sound. This was situated on the western side of the south island in the famous Fiordland region nestled in the mountains. A place that often receives 200 days of rain during the year, we were fortunate enough not to be in one of those days. The sun was shinning this day.

We thought the best way to see this "sound" was by kayak, away from the several cruise ships that took the lazy... I mean, other tourists along the waters. It left us with a more intimate experience in a place that seemed magical to begin with as well as untouched to the general population.

This "sound" is one that boasts several wildlife species which include dolphins, sea cucumbers, sea urchin's and my personal favorite, the seal. We were lucky enough to catch a glimpse of these amazing creatures as our kayak slowly drifted along side them as we watched them lather themselves up in oil.

Our guides then went as far as digging out some sea urchin, cracking it in half and having us try it. As disgusting as it may sound, it was quite tasty similar to a tofu taste with a hint of salt water.


- the lone asian