Seeking Solitude Part 2: A trip to Waikanae, Wellington.
‘In solitude the mind gains strength and learns to lean upon itself.’ – Laurence Sterne. Update: This post was edited in February 2021. For… Read more
The Mountains Call
‘The mountains are calling, and I must go.’ – John Muir. At home among mountains Of all the landscapes across the world, I feel… Read more
White Island: Volcano Ventures
‘Islands are natural workshops of evolution.’ – Richard Dawkins. A note following the tragedy on White Island on 9th December 2019. In light of… Read more
A Great Walk: Hiking the Abel Tasman Track
‘I slow down when hiking. The rhythm of nature is more leisurely. The sun comes up, it moves across the sky, and you begin… Read more
Taking the TranzAlpine Express
‘There’s something about the sound of a train that’s very romantic and nostalgic and hopeful’ – Paul Simon. **Nerd Alert!!!** Okay, I confess. I… Read more
Six Months Later: New Zealand
‘“So, you see, my heart is held forever by this place,” she said. “I cannot leave.”’ – Susanna Kearsley, The Winter Sea. Halfway Through Already?! Today… Read more
New Zealand: Going Back to the South Island
‘It’s a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step onto the road, and if you don’t keep your feet, there’s no knowing… Read more
New Zealand: Tongariro Crossing and a Skydive
‘It is the greatest shot of adrenaline to be doing you have wanted to do so badly. You almost feel like you could fly… Read more
New Zealand: Three Things I Dislike
To begin, a quote from Karl Pilkington in ‘An Idiot Abroad’ – a huge moaner! ‘I always have a problem liking things that I’m told I… Read more
Seeking Solitude Part 1: A trip to Eastbourne, Wellington.
‘Being solitary is being alone well: being alone luxuriously, immersed in doings of your own choice, aware of the fullness of your won presence… Read more