Today we headed for Milford Sound. On the way we stopped a couple of times to take pictures, including the Chasm. On reaching Milford Sound, we packed our overnight bags and got ready to board the Milford Wanderer. At the checkin desk, we were given some great news; instead of being in a 4 share room, we had a double to ourselves. The cruise loaded at 4:15 and immediately they served us a bowl of hearty soup; everyone appreciated this because it was wet and cool. Then they took us on a ¾ tour of the Sound because it was too windy and rough further out. In fact, the wind was so strong that it blew the water in some waterfalls upward so that it didn't land in its usual place.
After tying up in Harrison's Bay, some people went out in the Zodiac tendercraft to get closer to the shore sights, and we went out in kayaks. This allowed us to get very close to a couple of Fiordland crested penguins; about 15 feet away and they ignored us completely. I had a quick swim in very cold water, then we had hot showers. A really good dinner of roast pork loin with crisp rind followed. We sat with a nice couple, Sam and Carol, from the States, and promised to send them some pictures that they missed. We also sat with another Canadian, Andrew from Toronto who works for RIM. We have been impressed with the numbers of Canadians and Germans that we have met.
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