Continuing our way south en route from Christchurch to Wanaka, we drove through amazing scenery with vistas for days! Beautiful! I don’t really have that much to say about these photos, haha. We didn’t stop for very long, because we wanted to reach our destination at a reasonable hour. Even though we had taken plentyContinueContinue reading “En route”
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Lindis Pass
The beautiful, beautiful Lindis Pass! On my previous travels through New Zealand, I’ve been through this pass several times, but usually on a bus with no option to stop. Ever since, I’ve been wanting to check this area out and now I had the chance! Even though it was a short stop on our journeyContinueContinue reading “Lindis Pass”
Ridiculous(ly gorgeous)
Quickly after Lake Tekapo comes Lake Pukaki, another one of those ridiculously gorgeous lakes, with the added bonus of seeing Aoraki/Mt. Cook in the background. I mean, how stunning is this? It was a bit of a hassle getting to the parking lot, because I think we overshot it the first time and had toContinueContinue reading “Ridiculous(ly gorgeous)”
Blue hue, baby I love you
Once through the Lewis Pass, we headed towards Lake Tekapo. It was on our way south anyway, so we just had to squeeze in a visit to see how beautiful it was out there. It was a quick stop, but I remember it being very hot! It was only a short walk from our parkingContinueContinue reading “Blue hue, baby I love you”
Life is better in hiking shoes
When you have worn out your shoes, the strength of the sole leather has passed into the fibre of your body. He is the richest man who pays the largest debt to his shoemaker – Ralph Waldo Emerson This summer, I plan to hike the Vasaloppsleden in Dalarna, Sweden. When hiking with a full backpack,ContinueContinue reading “Life is better in hiking shoes”
Hagley Park and Botanic Gardens
New Year’s Day 2018 was spent in the Christchurch botanic gardens. We decided to walk to the gardens from the hostel which took about half an hour. The weather had cooled down a bit, but it was still lovely to be out and about. I’d been to Christchurch several times, but never visited the botanic gardens,ContinueContinue reading “Hagley Park and Botanic Gardens”
Hello, I must be going
It’s a very transcient thing, this travelling life. Quite nomadic, going from place to place, seeking all sorts of adventures. Sometimes you make wonderful connections. Be it with people or places. And at those times, it’s hard to realise that it can’t last, that you must get going again. Of course you take the memoryContinueContinue reading “Hello, I must be going”
Christchurch
We arrived in Christchurch ahead of schedule. We were kindly received at the hostel and our first impressions were so much better than our experience at the farm. The hostel was lovely. It was a ‘typical backpackers’ with many (clashing) colours, cubicle showers, a slightly stuffy smell and a relaxed atmosphere. After a rest, weContinueContinue reading “Christchurch”
Alive and Trekking 