“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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Heather fields of home
Going through my photo archive, I came across these that I took during a hike about six years ago. The trail goes through fields of heather that were beautifully in bloom. Everything was so lush and green. I remember the weather being absolutely gorgeous as well, so nice and sunny! And now that we’ve hadContinueContinue reading “Heather fields of home”
Roads were made for journeys, not destinations
Roads were made for journeys, not destinations – Confucius I think Confucius was onto something with this quote. Open roads are like endless possibilities to me. You can go anywhere, and whichever way you go, there’s bound to be an interesting journey ahead.
Of all the paths you take in life, make sure a few of them are dirt
And staying on the topic: dirt paths hike so much nicer than paved or sealed roads anyway! 🙂
In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks
I took this photo on the way to the Stavneset Lighthouse, near Kristiansund. A beautiful hike with beautiful nature all around!
If you can’t change the direction of the wind, adjust your sails
A quote that I’m very inspired by. We can’t choose everything we want and we can’t influence everything that happens, but we can choose how we approach and deal with things. So where will the wind take these sailboats?
Go the extra mile, it’s never crowded there
Beautiful hiking in an equally beautiful Norway. Hardly a soul out on the trail. Bliss.
If you don’t know where you’re going, any road will get you there
Inspired by the Which Way Challenge to post a few photos from my travels through Norway.
Alive and Trekking 