'Out of sight, out of mind' is the phrase bandied around. We have visited New Zealand 7 times with Australia included in the trip twice. We loved every visit but then seemed to lose interest after conclusion of the last visit. Why? I suppose it depends on the alternatives. Discovery of new places, different cultures and the need for other challenges makes the most sense in providing an answer. Then suddenly, the thought of returning is interesting. Following a little more excitement about the idea, it becomes a must. We are probably in that phase of the cycle now which amounts to planning, a little more analysis and then a decision.
While we have thousands of pictures spanning more than fourteen years, we don't get around to seeing more than a few. Thus, the display of these is refreshing and acts as a potential trigger for a return visit. We hope it occurs. Then again, we are fortunate the decision is in our hands...excuse me, in our boss's hands. What do you say, Jen?
As the pictures selected are from only a single trip to New Zealand, many other places, mountains, lakes and towns are not shown, and of those displayed below, a mere handful (all are from NZ unless otherwise indicated.)
Outside Wellington.
Somewhere on the Abel Tasman.
Certainly, a highlight...Mount Ngauruhoe, a black volcano lit by the breaking sun.
Reaching half-way and then peaking on Avalanche summit.
Peaking on an incredible mountain.
Alford Peak.
Jen making her way on Mount Bealy.
Grampian Peak, Beronia Mountains, somewhere near Melbourne.
Scared the youngster away...the advantage of having such 'frightening' muscles. I told him the peak was not big enough for both of us...then I left.
Castle Hill Region.
Mount Fox.
Flying off at the handle on the Pinnacle somewhere near Melbourne, Australia.
Mount Rosea.
New Zealand does not suffer from a dearth of water and lakes.
Volcano country, too...especially so.
Sometimes, a man needs to take a break no matter where he loses (finds) himself.
Robert's Ridge.
Arriving along Tongariro from another approach.
After reaching the peak, followed by a descent, Jen stands before the master...Tongariro.
Somewhere on the Abel Tasman.
Certainly, a highlight...Mount Ngauruhoe, a black volcano lit by the breaking sun.
Reaching half-way and then peaking on Avalanche summit.
Peaking on an incredible mountain.
Alford Peak.
Jen making her way on Mount Bealy.
Grampian Peak, Beronia Mountains, somewhere near Melbourne.
Scared the youngster away...the advantage of having such 'frightening' muscles. I told him the peak was not big enough for both of us...then I left.
Castle Hill Region.
Mount Fox.
Flying off at the handle on the Pinnacle somewhere near Melbourne, Australia.
Mount Rosea.
New Zealand does not suffer from a dearth of water and lakes.
Volcano country, too...especially so.
Sometimes, a man needs to take a break no matter where he loses (finds) himself.
Robert's Ridge.
Arriving along Tongariro from another approach.
After reaching the peak, followed by a descent, Jen stands before the master...Tongariro.
Robert's Ridge.
Mount Taranaki, a spectacular two days 'fooling around' on this mountain. What an experience. Guess who the fools are?
A view from the peak.
Part of the struggle and that's down.
St. Arnaud.
Tirohanga, Picton.
Tongariro Circuit: One rises to the peak from the other side and descends to the acidic pond. A dip will remove for than just sweat and pimples.
Typical New Zealand...makes everything look attractive.
Early morning surprise as the sun turned the black surface golden.
Waikaremoana, Wellington, taken from our hut on a multi-day (night) hike.
Mount Taranaki, a spectacular two days 'fooling around' on this mountain. What an experience. Guess who the fools are?
Part of the struggle and that's down.
St. Arnaud.
Early morning surprise as the sun turned the black surface golden.
Waikaremoana, Wellington, taken from our hut on a multi-day (night) hike.
Jenni and Jeffrey
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