World Wednesday

February 17th, 2021 I’m trying something new today. We’ve all been so intensely focused on the immediate world around us — our homes, our neighborhoods, our local markets or grocery stores, our places of work… we’ve lost our groove. It’s time to start dreaming again and get back in touch with world travel. It’s been a long year+ since the

Repost of the Day: Oamaru, New Zealand

August 14th, 2020 After the beach break on our first day in New Zealand, we’ve come full circle back to Oamaru on the east coast of the South Island. Oamaru is a town filled with artists, studios, creativity and steampunk culture. Have a look around and take a ride in the Kaleidomachine! Tomorrow we’re saying goodbye to New Zealand and

Punakaiki Pancake Rocks

August 13th, 2020 After my hike on the Abel Tasman Coast Trail in 2000, I caught a bus from Nelson to Greymouth. The route led to the west coast of the South Island, passing through Paparoa National Park and a town called Punakaiki. Punakaiki is known for its pancake rock formations. Made of compacted layers of limestone, the rocks have

Repost of the Day: Solo Hike on the Abel Tasman Coast Trail

August 12th, 2020 After yesterday’s arid and mountainous landscapes, today I’m reposting a story about my five-day hike along the lush coastline of Abel Tasman National Park in New Zealand. This park is at the north end of the South Island, accessible from Nelson, which I had reached by bus after ferrying from Wellington to Picton. Before that, I journeyed

South Island Landscapes

August 11th, 2020 I don’t know about you, but in these strange times I like to get out of the house and take a drive. After the coastal views of last Thursday’s post, today I’m sharing a handful of photos of the inland landscape around New Zealand’s South Island. These photos were captured near Wanaka and Queenstown. New Zealand is

Repost of the Day: Wanaka Heli-Ski

August 10th, 2020 We’re back in Wanaka, New Zealand for today’s armchair adventure with J. He’s taking us on a virtual heli-ski trip in the Crown Range in this repost from August, 2013. More tomorrow, Kelly Post of the Day: Adding a bit of light to the darkness as we get through the pandemic together. This series features travel photos

Wanaka View

August 8th, 2020 After our beach break in an unknown destination, it’s time for the reveal. We’re on the shoreline of Lake Wanaka in … New Zealand! I have a couple posts to share from this quiet and stunning country in the southern hemisphere, including one about a long-ago solo camping trip on the Abel Tasman Coast Trail. Apologies for

World Textures

This week’s photo challenge: textures, one of my photography addictions. Hope you enjoy this amuse-bouche of textures from around the world. Next post on Portugal coming this Friday! See you then!