It was a TRAMPING Day.....New Zealand word for HIKING!

Our hike today, the Hooker Valley Track on Mt. Cook.

Aoraki Mount Cook National Park is home of the highest mountains and the longest glaciers. 

Luke, the owner of our lodge, & Mike. 

Aoraki is a Maori name for "cloud piercer." 

Maori are the indigenous group from New Zealand.

Our lunch spot for the day! 

AORAKI! CLOUD PIERCER! True to it's name!