Sailing is one of my favourite ways to spend a beautiful sunny afternoon. I love being on the water, or in the water. Always have. I’m not a good swimmer, but I still feel like some sort of ‘water rat’. The salty air, the wind in my face, the possibility to go everywhere is soContinueContinue reading “Afternoon sail”
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A traveller’s indulgences
I’ll just throw it out here: I love food. 🙂 When I try things abroad, I tend to get some kind of memory attached to eating or drinking those things. Like L&P, lemon pepper or Tim Tams. Since I work hard for the money that I earn, I decided to treat myself a little here andContinueContinue reading “A traveller’s indulgences”
Jonathan?
I know seagulls aren’t particularly exotic birds and they seem to be just about everywhere. Still, I felt like posting this photo because I just love the ridiculously blue sky as a contrast to the bird’s white feathers. I also love the expression on its face. Jonathan, is that you?
A walk on the beach
Collingwood is a small town in the northwest of the South Island of New Zealand. The Golden Bay area is known for its laid-back atmosphere and Collingwood is no exception. The town knows only a few streets and a few shops, so it doesn’t take long to explore. Being right on the beach, I simply hadContinueContinue reading “A walk on the beach”
Where two waters meet
Cape Reinga is a special place. It’s the place where the Tasman Sea and Pacific Ocean meet. If you look closely, you can see the ‘line’ where the two waters meet. More importantly, Cape Reinga is the place where spirits of the deceased start their journey home to the land of Hawaiki, the original landContinueContinue reading “Where two waters meet”
Diamond Lake
This is truly a gem of a lake. Diamond-shaped, hence the name, surrounded by mountains and an absolutely beautiful place! During my horse trek, we stayed in Paradise, close to Diamond Lake, and decided to ride along this lake for a bit. I can think of worse ways to spend my time for sure!
Pink, it was love at first sight
This is the stuff that makes my heart sing. Smack in the middle of nature, gorgeous mountains all around and then this amazing pink sky. Can I stay here forever?
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”
Alive and Trekking 