{"id":7083,"date":"2024-03-15T22:31:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-15T09:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/myblogary.com\/?p=7083"},"modified":"2024-03-19T20:07:18","modified_gmt":"2024-03-19T07:07:18","slug":"the-8th-wonder-of-the-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/myblogary.com\/index.php\/2024\/03\/15\/the-8th-wonder-of-the-world\/","title":{"rendered":"The 8th Wonder of The World"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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A few hours later in Milford Sound makes a world of difference. We awoke to blue skies, a comfortable temperature and a great breakfast delivery from the lodge kitchen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The storm had passed as quickly as it arrived. Mother Nature was smiling down on us once again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In 1891, British author Rudyard Kipling called Milford Sound \u201cthe eighth wonder of the world\u201d because of its majestic natural beauty. The mountains grow out of the water and disappear into the clouds. The dark fjord waters glisten and the forest cliffs sparkle with every color of green you can imagine. Waterfalls cascade from the summits straight down the mountainsides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We got to experience this place from an entirely new angle and perspective from when we were here a week ago at the end of our Milford Track. Then, we cruised around the Sound for 90 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rosco\u2019s Milford Kayaks<\/a> offered a Sunriser kayak tour, which I booked months ago when I made our hotel arrangements, as it\u2019s just up the road from the lodge. We arrived at 8 a.m. and got suited up in long johns, a fleece jacket and a waterproof raincoat, followed by a kayak spray skirt and life jacket. We were ready for the elements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Nazomi was our water guide and she instructed us about kayak safety before we climbed into our double kayak. As we paddled, she taught us about the birds and sea life and shared M\u0101ori legends about the surrounding mountains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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She also told us the M\u0101ori word for sandfly – namu – means little devils. Legend has it the Goddess of Death released sandflies into Milford Sound in an attempt to keep people away from such a beautiful place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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