I had always thought of New Zealand as somewhere intensely green, populated with hobbits, and golden-haired, soft-featured, pointy-eared elves with devastatingly attractive accents.
I went with very little of an idea of what to expect, and really, no plans, as is common with me.
So it’s no surprise I had no idea what shades of intense blue I’d encounter in New Zealand. I had known I’d be spending a lot of time on water (’tis an island nation, after all), but I could have never imagined the varying shades of blue I’d see, many for the first time in my life, all in the span of just a few minutes while moving along a hiking path, or bumping along the waves on a boat.
I saw so much beauty, and was so moved:










And let’s be frank, I came to New Zealand more than a little blue in the wake of a mistake. I was happy to finally be moving forward and back on my travel path, but there are always those nagging feelings of regret and of course, the hits to your pride and confidence that come about as a result of your world being shaken.
I left feeling encouraged, excited, and inspired. Thanks, New Zealand, for bringing back my travel mojo. Special thanks to my mother as well, for being there through my transition from past to present.
Victoria- Pommie Travels says
Nice pics, my fave is the one with the pebbles 🙂
admin says
Thanks 🙂 I wondered how the rock thing started. The whole beach was covered!
Arianwen says
Wow! Stunning photos. New Zealand is my next destination, and this post has got me even more excited than I was already!
admin says
You’re going to love it!!
admin says
Waiheke is just a ferry ride away from Auckland. You can easily do it as a day trip. Have fun!
Hogga says
so gorgeous
jill says
Beautiful!! Every picture I’ve seen out of New Zealand makes me want to visit even more and more.