There are few things more impressive then standing before a huge block of ice - talk about making you feel small! The Franz Josef Glacier is located on the west coast of the South Island of New Zealand. Franz Josef is a 12 km long glacier that descends from the Southern Alps to less than 300 meters above sea level - right into a green and lush rainforest! Hiking on this glacier was one of our best experiences in New Zealand - a definite don't miss!

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Franz Josef Glacier, originally uploaded by SailBillabong.

I'm not normally a morning person, but when the day starts out with a scenic (and serene) hike through the woods it's hard to complain! This photo was shot at the base of Mt Warning in New South Wales, Australia.

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Rays in the Forest, originally uploaded by SailBillabong.

We thought it would be fun to occasionally take a look back. Where were we at this time last year and the year before and the year before that and ... you get the idea! So, where were we in late August of ...

2004 Suwarrow, Cook Islands
A beautiful atoll with native adventures

2005 Savusavu, Fiji
A fun small town with a family feel

2006 Port Resolution, Tanna, Vanuatu
A heart pounding experience with an active volcano

2007 Riung, Flores, Indonesia
A peaceful spot away from everything

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(use the BlurbBits Photo maps to view each location)

Three panoramic views from around the world. The scenic variety is endless and the views never cease to awe us.

Blue Mountains; just outside of Sydney, Australia View Map of Location

Rice Padi fields near Kelimutu, Indonesia View Map of Location

Matagi Bay, Fiji View Map of Location