Author Archives: Alive and Trekking

There are 60 million sheep in New Zealand

And here are a few of those 60 million! I spent some time at Onuku Farm Hostel, on the beautiful Banks Peninsula. The hostel is on a working farm, so when you’re exploring the area or enjoy a game of volleyball, you’re sharing with some very fluffy neighbours! 🙂

Come closer

Dramatic skies, I love them! Sunday early in the evening on an August day, the island of Vlieland beckoned us for a visit to the beach. The others went for a swim, I took in this majestic interplay of clouds, colour and light. In the distance you can see some rain showers pouring down. Luckily,ContinueContinue reading “Come closer”

Pancake rocks

Punakaiki is a small community on the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand, between Westport and Greymouth. The community lies on the edge of the Paparoa National Park. The Pancake Rocks are a very popular tourist goal at Dolomite Point south of the main village. The Pancake Rocks are a heavily eroded limestoneContinueContinue reading “Pancake rocks”

A big sandbox

The Dutch coast, a big sandbox bathing in sunlight. It’s such a nice area to soak up some salty air and feel the wind in your face. I love how on these photos the sand contrasts with the blue skies and darker cloudy haze in the distance. I believe I took these pictures a few yearsContinueContinue reading “A big sandbox”

Sydney NYE fireworks

One of the items on my bucket list was to be in Sydney for New Year’s Eve to see the amazing fireworks. As 2011 was close to making way to 2012, I was there sitting near Macquarie’s Point making this dream come true. It was very busy in the city that day. I had doneContinueContinue reading “Sydney NYE fireworks”

Dear New Zealand

Unfortunately, it’s time to say goodbye to you. But before I head to the airport tomorrow, making our goodbye finite, I want to tell you something. Or actually, I want to thank you.  I want to thank you for the beautiful nature. It’s touching and calming to see that immense beauty still exists on Earth.ContinueContinue reading “Dear New Zealand”

Near Bow Falls, Banff

Although I’ve seen very little of Canada (so far), what I did see was beautiful! I definetly want to see heaps more! 🙂 Banff N.P. in Alberta is a beautiful area and I highly recommend a visit. When I went to Banff, the town, I did some light hiking along the Bow river. As I walkedContinueContinue reading “Near Bow Falls, Banff”