This milky grey lake is glacially fed by the Hooker glacier, which you can see in the background of this photo. I love how muted and almost monochrome the colours are. No bright blue lake edged by multicoloured flowers. Just grey and earthy tones, and a stunning view to match. It’s the reward you get afterContinueContinue reading “Shades of grey”
Tag Archives: Hiking
Trail marker
Whoever’s gone out hiking will have seen cairns: stacks of stones to mark a trail. I love the way they look and the function they have. People seem to also make cairns for fun. While it can be fun to create, personally I wouldn’t do that. You never know if you send someone astray by placing a randomContinueContinue reading “Trail marker”
Someone’s backyard
Could you imagine having this as your ‘backyard’? You hop in your boat and you can go just about…anywhere! Surrounded by lots of trees and water (and I’m sure mosquitoes too!), what a beautiful place to live! It’s surely something else than my balcony made of concrete, even though I enjoy sitting there too 😉
Stones in the water
Another one of my favourite photos from my two-day hike along the Vasaloppsleden trail. I especially love the contrast between the brown stones in the water and all those green surroundings. Sweden is such a beautiful country!
Cordyline australis
One thing I absolutely love about travelling is seeing things I’ve never seen before. It ignites curiosity and a sense of exploration in me. In New Zealand there are so many animals, plants and trees that I am unfamiliar with and I love it! This tree is a cabbage tree or cabbage palm (cordyline australis), endemicContinueContinue reading “Cordyline australis”
Just taking in the views
When I take photos, it’s not just about getting ‘money shots’ of the ‘great attractions’ in a place. It helps to look back every once in a while or take a photo of things I see along the way. This is one of those photos. It’s not Mount Cook, but I still find it an amazingContinueContinue reading “Just taking in the views”
Exploring the Hooker Valley
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”
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”
Alive and Trekking 