A cold and windy winter morning, on a walk near Aoraki (Mt.Cook). South Island. New Zealand.

this is "big" country, with flat valleys and steep mountains. On a walk near Aoraki (Mt.Cook), New Zealand.

Hiking to Kea Point in the shadow of Mt. Cook range in Aoraki National Park, New Zealand.

this is the dry side of the `continental' divide. On a walk near Aoraki (Mt.Cook), New Zealand.

despite the dryness, the trees were covered in epiphytic moss. On a walk near Aoraki (Mt.Cook), New Zealand.

Mara shows me some fresh ice at Kea Point in the shadow of Mt. Cook range in Aoraki National Park, New Zealand.

Family photo at Kea Point in the shadow of Mt. Cook range in Aoraki National Park, New Zealand.