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It is not length of life, but depth of life.


Last Friday, Henry, Jen, Ezra and I all climbed up Mount Wellington to check out the snow. There wasn't a lot, but it was cold enough to have preserved a small amount from the previous day's fall.


What was more interesting was the view from high up in the clouds. From down below, there wasn't a cloud in the sky. Except for a small amount lingering at the summit of Mount Wellington.

This was our mission.

An ascent into the clouds!



I've more photos (of course), so stay tuned...
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Roddy said…
I'm going nowhere! I'm waiting for more from the land at the top of the clouds.
I like the effect.
20 May 2010 at 23:01
tony said…
Jeez! I Feel Dizzy!
20 May 2010 at 23:16
Magpie said…
The pictures are wonderful and amazing...above the clouds.
21 May 2010 at 00:01
 gmirage said…
hi kris! how are the boys? henry seemd he grew lots! haven't check for a really lont time and that's what i missed....seeing them grow up
21 May 2010 at 00:06
JGH said…
That view is specatacular! The photos almost make me feel like I'm there...
21 May 2010 at 00:20
Unknown said…
so beautiful... i love these shots.
21 May 2010 at 04:56
Kris McCracken said…
Roddy, they are coming.
21 May 2010 at 10:04
Kris McCracken said…
Tony, it is too cold up there for vertigo.
21 May 2010 at 10:05
Kris McCracken said…
Magpie, it is a nice spot.
21 May 2010 at 10:05
Kris McCracken said…
Mirage2g, we're still plodding along! They get a post every day, so no shortage of pics to see.
21 May 2010 at 10:05
Kris McCracken said…
JGH, I actually have some better ones to come.
21 May 2010 at 10:06
Kris McCracken said…
UH, it's hard to take a bad photo with such a view!
21 May 2010 at 10:06
DougVernX said…
I like these photos. I'm a big fan of mountain climbing. What a thrilling site it is from the top. Thanks for stopping by my crazy blog. It's an honor to know someone from Tazmania.
21 May 2010 at 10:50
Kris McCracken said…
Crazyasa, this is the best kind of mountain climbing: in a car!
21 May 2010 at 11:29
Karen Harrington said…
Great quote and photos!
22 May 2010 at 03:18
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