Mueller Hut in Aoraki Mt Cook National Park

Scenes from the steep and spectacular hike to Mueller Hut, including

the local wildlife: "What, me, chew through your tent with my harmless little beak?" - kea #1

The hike up is steep as heck. The hike down is equally steep. I'm in Wanaka now, two days later, hobbling around like an old codger, and muscles in my upper legs tight and sore.

Still, you can't see things like this without putting in some effort.