The beautiful, beautiful Lindis Pass! On my previous travels through New Zealand, I’ve been through this pass several times, but usually on a bus with no option to stop. Ever since, I’ve been wanting to check this area out and now I had the chance! Even though it was a short stop on our journeyContinueContinue reading “Lindis Pass”
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Nature’s secret
Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience – Ralph Waldo Emerson
Ridiculous(ly gorgeous)
Quickly after Lake Tekapo comes Lake Pukaki, another one of those ridiculously gorgeous lakes, with the added bonus of seeing Aoraki/Mt. Cook in the background. I mean, how stunning is this? It was a bit of a hassle getting to the parking lot, because I think we overshot it the first time and had toContinueContinue reading “Ridiculous(ly gorgeous)”
Blue hue, baby I love you
Once through the Lewis Pass, we headed towards Lake Tekapo. It was on our way south anyway, so we just had to squeeze in a visit to see how beautiful it was out there. It was a quick stop, but I remember it being very hot! It was only a short walk from our parkingContinueContinue reading “Blue hue, baby I love you”
Hi deer!
A bunch of deer on a farm I saw during a tour when I was in Wanaka. Love those little ears popping straight up.
Life is better in hiking shoes
When you have worn out your shoes, the strength of the sole leather has passed into the fibre of your body. He is the richest man who pays the largest debt to his shoemaker – Ralph Waldo Emerson This summer, I plan to hike the Vasaloppsleden in Dalarna, Sweden. When hiking with a full backpack,ContinueContinue reading “Life is better in hiking shoes”
Amstel river
A beautiful walk along the Amstel river.
Hagley Park and Botanic Gardens
New Year’s Day 2018 was spent in the Christchurch botanic gardens. We decided to walk to the gardens from the hostel which took about half an hour. The weather had cooled down a bit, but it was still lovely to be out and about. I’d been to Christchurch several times, but never visited the botanic gardens,ContinueContinue reading “Hagley Park and Botanic Gardens”
Alive and Trekking 