This week’s photo challenge is awakening or renewal. I chose a few photos that I took when I was at Hopewell last December. I was inspired by the shapes and colour of these flowers. Most petals were still wrapped up in buds. Only a few were unfolding, helping the transformation into beautiful new flowers. AContinueContinue reading “Buds and a bee”
Category Archives: Destinations
You do the Hokey Pokey
Our first destination after Auckland was Hahei. I’d never been to the Coromandel before, but heard great things about it and I wanted to save travelling the area for this trip with my mom. It wasn’t too long a drive from Auckland, maybe a few hours orso. We needed to get used to the carContinueContinue reading “You do the Hokey Pokey”
The calming sound of waves
Enjoying a walk on the beach in beautiful, relaxed Hahei. I could listen to the soothing sound of waves for ages. What a beautiful spot! What kind of sound do you find calming?
Murals and street art
New Zealand street art/murals often depict native wildlife other kiwiana. As a creative person myself (though nowhere near as talented as these artists, haha) this kind of art makes me smile! And the first photo? So fitting, as I can’t seem to stay away from New Zealand! 🙂
Are you gonna go my way?
The sky looked a bit moody, but the weather was mild and sunny. I decided to explore the small town of Hahei a little more. I walked along this road and then hiked up to a lookout point. The view was worth it, but so was the way to it. Cee’s Which Way Photo Challenge
Warm colours and silhouettes
Plimmerton is a cute and conveniently located small town only a short train ride from Wellington, New Zealand. The town was a lovely surprise during my last kiwi adventure. I’d heard good things about the BBH hostel Moana Lodge and the place surely did not disappoint! The place was clean and tidy, and the owner/manager hadContinueContinue reading “Warm colours and silhouettes”
Across the world
Mid December 2017 it was finally time for mom and I to travel to New Zealand! For mom it was the first time ever flying this far. For me, it was my fourth time to New Zealand and my fifth time flying ‘Down Under’. To be honest, it felt rather unreal to be undertaking thisContinueContinue reading “Across the world”
May it guide you on your journey
On my latest travels to New Zealand last December/January, mom and I went to Te Wairoa Buried Village, near Rotorua. In 1886 Mount Tarawera erupted, destroying the Pink and White Terraces and burying the village of Te Wairoa. Today, it’s the most visited archaeological site in New Zealand. I’ve always been fascinated by the storyContinueContinue reading “May it guide you on your journey”
Alive and Trekking 