Franz Josef

We hitch hiked from Punakaiki down to Franz Jo. Until the last moment we hadn't decide which glacier we wanted to see. We had mix emotions about Fox Glacier and Franz Josef. We left it to fate or in our case, where our next ride was going. It so happen the guy that picks us up was heading to both. one hour later, still in the car we finally decide that Franz Jo it was and Franz Jo it shall be. 

The tiny town was lovely. We enjoyed it so much we extended our stay and stayed four full nights.

while we were walking through the quiet town just appreciating it, Gemma said something that stuck.. she went on saying that Franz Josef was the kind of town just meant for tourists and everyone is constantly happy because everyone going through is on a holiday and just happy to be there.

i suppose she was right but i sure as hell wished i had spent some time working in that little town and enjoying the local discounts for the glacier walks, which by the way cost alot but i enjoyed every bit of it!

 i mean.. who doesnt like walking on ice and pretending you're prancing around on a giant ice cream?