franz joseph

All the cafes in the glacier regions seemed too touristy, so I settled on trail mix for lunch and decided to do a few shorts hikes to the glaciers. Franz Joseph was the first stop, and I was rewarded with this view after just a 3-minute walk from the parking lot just off the highway. I was as impressed by the clear blue mineral water pools and waterfalls next to the parking lot as by the glacier itself, but I know that you need to do the longer guides hikes to really appreciate the beauty of the glaciers – it’s on my list!