Destinations – Page 30 – Alive and Trekking

Doorway

I saw this beautiful door in the centre of Osnabrück, where two friends and I enjoyed not only the Christmas market, but also the many old buildings in the city.

…you can see Nelson and the Boulder Bank. And perhaps further in the distance you can even see as far as Abel Tasman N.P. I love Nelson. It’s one of my favourite cities in New Zealand. I’ve been there quite a few times, but this was the first time I hiked up to the CentreContinueContinue reading “On the horizon…”

Section

Two photos from the Vasaloppsleden, which I hiked a section of but would love to hike fully!

Unfurling fern frond

“In pounamu carving the koru is said to represent new beginnings, growth and regeneration. We know it symbolises the fern frond seen in New Zealand’s native bush because of a Maori proverb that speaks of rebirth and growth: Ka hinga atu he tete-kura – ka hara-mai he tete-kura (As one fern frond dies – one is born toContinueContinue reading “Unfurling fern frond”

Little waves

Waves crashing to shore is probably one of the most relaxing sounds to me ❤

Christmas Day

On Christmas Day the weather was way too beautiful to stay in, so my mom and I headed out to the beach for a lovely walk. It was gorgeous out there, not cold at all and so sunny! Many people had the same idea and enjoyed the sunny weather too. And so did the dogs!ContinueContinue reading “Christmas Day”

Heather fields of home

Going through my photo archive, I came across these that I took during a hike about six years ago. The trail goes through fields of heather that were beautifully in bloom. Everything was so lush and green. I remember the weather being absolutely gorgeous as well, so nice and sunny! And now that we’ve hadContinueContinue reading “Heather fields of home”

Merry everything and happy holidays!

Merry Christmas from Alive and Trekking! Hope you’re having a great time, whatever you are doing and wherever you are in the world! Last year, my mom and I were in New Zealand and spent Christmas in sunny Nelson. Good times they were. This year, we’re keeping it simple and close to home! To celebrateContinueContinue reading “Merry everything and happy holidays!”