Blog Revival

I'm still here! I don't know if there is anyone out there who still follows my blog, but if there isn't it doesn't concern me too much since this blog makeover was more for my sake than that of anyone else. I didn't want my blog to disappear into the vacuum of cyberspace, and I still get the urge to write now and then, so I decided to transform my blog from travel blog to plain old blog. With that came a new title and new look, though there is still work to be done on the layout.

So, what can anyone who stumbles across my blog expect to see? Well, pretty much whatever I feel like posting. As I go through old travel photos I do hope to post some, even if it's a bit after the fact, so anyone hoping for more of that might be in luck. Other than that it will be whatever life is throwing at me and what I feel like saying about it. I am back in Victoria, working and once again training for triathlons which, as anyone who read the new title might guess, have become a big part of my life again. Back to the joy and pain of endurance sport, hurrah! And now because of renewed dedication to said sport, I need to end this post and go to bed so I can get enough sleep to train tomorrow!

The Milford Track

There's not much I can say with my puny words about the Milford Track that would do it justice. It probably is one of the most spectacular walks/hikes in the world, so I'll just post pictures and hope they can convey a fraction of natural beauty that surrounds you during the entire hike.

The Milford Track is a 53 km hike, and it takes four days and three nights including the bus and boat trips to the start and finish of the track. There are huts along the track for independent walkers with cold running water (but no showers), gas stoves, and bunks with mattresses, so all you need to pack in aside from your clothes are a sleeping bag, food, and cooking gear. Pretty cruisy if you are a serious tramper, ("tramping" being the local term for hiking). The walk itself is quite manageable for anyone of average fitness, with only one day containing much elevation gain or loss, and the track itself is very clearly marked. All you really need to concentrate on is enjoying the view! Hope you like the pictures :)