“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”
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Högakustenbron
When my friend and I went to the Höga Kusten (High Coast) in Sweden, we crossed the Högakustenbron (High Coast Bridge). It’s a suspension bridge crossing the mouth of the river Ångermanälven near Veda, on the border between the Härnösand and Kramfors municipalities in the province of Ångermanland in northern Sweden. The bridge was constructed between 1993 andContinueContinue reading “Högakustenbron”
Imperfect mirror
On my first travels through New Zealand, I went to the Milford Sound (I’d actually love to go back, it’s been so long!). On our way over, we (the tour group) stopped at the Mirror Lakes for a photo moment. Without wind, these lakes probably do look like a mirror. We had more changeable weatherContinueContinue reading “Imperfect mirror”
Water
Love these waterfalls at the top of the Trollstigen in Norway.
Quintessential New Zealand
With the Daily Post’s weekly photo challenges gone (ugh, I miss them!), I’m glad there are bloggers running photo challenges instead! Like Nancy Merrill Photography, where this week’s theme is ‘quintessential’. To me, this photo shows the quintessential New Zealand: heaps of lush green, rivers and sheep! This is the Clutha River, which we passedContinueContinue reading “Quintessential New Zealand”
Alive and Trekking 