The morning after our Franz Josef Glacier hike, we desperately wanted to sleep in, and we did, and it was wonderful. Our time in Franz Josef was the perfect mix of total relaxation and exciting experiences, which has made it one of my favorite places we've visited so far. This day continued in that vein!
After our leisurely morning, we went our separate ways in the afternoon. Jordan and Kara went off to do some walks in the Okarito Lagoon, which they will tell you all about:
Jordan says, after we finished our lunch and split up for activities, Kara and I lazed a bit more until we headed out to the Okarito Lagoon in the rainy afternoon. We just wanted to get out of the hostel for a bit, and we had no great expectations for the walks in the area. The sun was breaking through as we arrived, and the rain did not start up again until we got back to the car. The town of Okarito ended up being a very nice looking small community, and we had no idea that we would be in for a special treat on our stroll.