Arthur's Pass

Today, we are staying in Hokitika another night because I really wanted to see Arthur’s Pass.  I’m not sure what I was expecting, but it wasn’t what I was expecting.  It’s a tiny town at the top of a pass that is very narrow, curvy, and I expect – dangerous at times.  We took a hike to a couple of waterfalls – the Devil’s Punchbowls and Bridal Veil Falls.  Then we talked to the rangers about tramping to hut.  We headed back down to Hokitika and went to the Gorge.  Wow!  This is amazing.  The water is glacial and I haven’t seen that color water since Alaska.  It’s kind of amazing since it’s so warm here and there is no sign of a glacier – yet!  Afterwards, we headed to the beach in Hokitika and went looking for jade!  Tomorrow, we are heading for the glaciers!