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”
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Hiking trails bucket list
Ten years ago I dipped my toes into the world of multiple day trekking for the first time. I was on holiday in Sweden and we hiked 36 km of the Vasaloppsleden in the province of Dalarna, only carrying our day packs. Over six years ago, I did my first multiple day trekking with backpack: theContinueContinue reading “Hiking trails bucket list”
Merry everything and happy holidays!
Merry Christmas from Alive and Trekking! Hope you’re having a great time, whatever you are doing and wherever you are in the world! Last year, my mom and I were in New Zealand and spent Christmas in sunny Nelson. Good times they were. This year, we’re keeping it simple and close to home! To celebrateContinueContinue reading “Merry everything and happy holidays!”
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.
Cotton clouds
Another stunning view from my balcony. The clouds look so fluffy, like little cotton balls!
A walk in nature
A walk in nature walks the soul back home – Mary Davis
It’s always going to be like this, isn’t it?
As I write this post, it’s a dull and grey day in December, and we’ve had our first bit of snow. Life happens completely indoors. Ideally, I’d hibernate through to March, haha. I can’t be bothered doing anything other than sit on the couch snuggled up under a blanket while watching Netflix and enjoying a cupContinueContinue reading “It’s always going to be like this, isn’t it?”
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! 🙂
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