This time in New Zealand, I made sure I had a few days in Mount Cook Village to explore this beautiful alpine area. I decided to do a hike (four hours return) through the Hooker Valley to the Hooker Glacier Lake with views on Mount Cook. The day started out foggy, but it quickly clearedContinueContinue reading “Exploring the Hooker Valley”
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This ain’t goodbye, it’s not where our story ends
They say all good things must come to an end. I often ask myself why that has to be. It was an amazing six weeks in a country I deeply love. Despite all the setbacks I’ve had to endure (pneumonia, busted knees, tendon inflammation in my wrist), I stayed positive and enjoyed every moment. Okay,ContinueContinue reading “This ain’t goodbye, it’s not where our story ends”
Don’t stay too long, bro, there’s nothing to do there
People weren’t exactly exaggerating when they said I shouldn’t stay too long in Invercargill because there wouldn’t be anything to do there. The thing is, I had to stop there on my way back from Stewart Island. The initially planned two nights were already reduced to one, and that was fine. I picked the only BBHContinueContinue reading “Don’t stay too long, bro, there’s nothing to do there”
Blue and white
I love cloudy skies. I don’t know how to explain it, but it’s gives me that magical feeling of inspiration and…awe.
Moody beauty
What caught me in this scene was the interplay of light, the contrast of the dark clouds, and the bright light shining through creating shimmering sparkles on the water. I love this moody beauty.
Bird life
I’ve always loved blackbirds, robins and little sparrows that scurry around my mom’s garden. I love blackbirds singing, I think it’s the best way to wake up in the morning. New Zealand has given me many things, including more appreciation for bird life. Ulva Island was a perfect place for me then! I’m by no means aContinueContinue reading “Bird life”
Nau Mai Haere Mai ki Te Wharawhara
One of the things I really wanted to while staying on Stewart Island was visit a neighouring island called Ulva Island, a pest-free sanctuary where bird life is abundant due to the lack of rodents and other troublemakers. The day that I had planned to go washed away, literally, as it rained the whole time. Luckily,ContinueContinue reading “Nau Mai Haere Mai ki Te Wharawhara”
Kaikoura coast
The coast around Kaikoura is stunning. Such a scenic road to drive along, or, as in my case, ride along in a bus. I can surely understand people stopping in bays and at lookout points to enjoy the amazing beauty and ruggedness this coast has to offer. I hope to one day explore it properly!
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