The highlight
of the New Zealand cruise is the
journey through the three fjords
situated on the southwestern tip
of New Zealand's South Island:
Milford Sound, Doubtful Sound,
and Dusky Sound. Interestingly,
it is a misnomer. These are
actually fjords, not sounds.
Recognizing this, the area has
been appropriately renamed
Fiordland National Park.
While fjords and sounds may
appear almost identical, their
formation processes differ
significantly. Fjords are shaped
by glacial erosion, resulting in
narrow U-shaped or V-shaped
water valleys. In contrast,
sounds are formed by flood
erosion in the valley.
As the cruise ship entered the
fjord, the weather was cloudy,
with occasional light showers.
Nevertheless, amidst the misty
atmosphere, the mountains and
water exhibited a captivating
and mysterious beauty,
reminiscent of Chinese ink
paintings.
