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The Franz-Josef Glacier is on the west coast of the south island. It is only 20km from the ocean and is very active. It recedes or advances large amounts every day, making life difficult for the guides.
-View of the glacier from the moraine
-A guide chopping at the base. This photo gives good perspective of how massive this thing is.
-Jenn climbing out of a crevass
-Looking off of the glacier towards the Tasman Sea
-Tonguie, our guide, chopping a flake that could have fallen down on our oblivious heads
-Our fearless guide
-Jenn in a crevass
-Looking up the glacier. Notice the people for perspective.
-Another view