Heading south from Arthur's pass, Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers were next on the itinerary. Quite close to each other, both of these glaciers are thought to be between 15,000 and 20,000 years old!! It was interesting to see the unique ecosystems that thrived off of these glaciers, not only do they provide the main water source for the flora, fauna, and surrounding communities, and shape the landscape, but the little towns of Franz Josef and Fox exist only, it seems, from the benefits of tourism that these glaciers provide. We took a hike around Fox Glacier which was beautiful lush rainforest existing from the glacial run off. There was a seriou creek crossing that was stumping all those that entered of how to get across, so Terry threw huge boulders into the water until a bridge formed...
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