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”
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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”
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!
Stewart Island
My visit to Stewart Island was a lot different than I thought it would be. I had planned to do the Rakiura Track, but my poor knees discouraged me enough for me to cancel. I still wanted to go to the island and I decided to do shorter hikes instead. Because I had to rearrange myContinueContinue reading “Stewart Island”
Alive and Trekking 