Daunting path to lunch spot

Along the way, we climbed an icy escarpment to view a memorial to the guides and people who have perished at the Mount Cook National Park (and other mountains, I think). Then it was walking across 2 suspension bridges spanning the stunning (and violent) Hooker River which is fed by the Hooker Glacier.

One had to pay attention while walking the track as not a few stretches were icy and slippery. The track is sometimes just along the edge of a cliff so I had this perpetual fear of slipping and falling off the mountain. (Unknown to me, it would be nothing compared to the amount of falling I would experience while skiing at Mount Hutt a week later.)

The way to the second suspension bridge was the worst as it is along the cliff face and overlooks the Hooker River. It is made even more difficult with the track covered totally with ice and us wearing inappropriate sports shoes. In the end, we were pulling ourselves along via the railing and walking along the wires on the railing. It was also not a straight track but one going upwards and downwards, therefore resulting in much pulling on the railing and slipping on the wires. Needless to say, I was really impressed with myself for making my way across to our destination successfully.