Damsel in distress
I’ve told you about my accommodation for this ski season. It turns out it is in a strange location. I live on a road in between the mountains, with a steep mountain wall on one side, behind the apartment complex. Every now and then you hear a sound coming from…
One day in this beautiful life
I am sitting in the shade of an enormous tree. Its beautiful green leaves dangle above me, dancing in the breeze. Big towels are drying on the branches. The sun is shining and makes the pristine, blue water of the lake twinkle. This is home for the night. It’s time…
The ups and downs of the Milford Road
So, I’m off on a trip to Milford Sound. I saw an incredibly cheap ticket online and just pressed book, not thinking about the logistics of course. It wasn’t until later that I found out that the road to Milford Sound isn’t always sound. At this time of year, it…
Back to Vienna
When I was at home, travelling was going on short trips, city trips being one of the favorites. I’ve been away from home for a while now, and even though I’m exploring some of the most beautiful places on earth, I miss Europe. I miss the cities full of history.…
Weekly photo challenge: Split-Second Story
I’ve arrived in Queenstown and am waiting for the ski season to start. More and more people come over, waiting for the same thing. In 2,5 weeks I’ll start working on one of the hills here. Both locals and tourists are getting excited since we had a massive dump of…
Curiosity brought me here
I’ve finally done it. I’ve had my Fergburger. I’d already read about it before I even arrived in New Zealand. The Fergburger restaurant is an institution in Queenstown. It seems like everyone has had one and you just can’t leave without a taste. Lets be honest. Fergburger is a fast…
Seeing a different perspective
I’d heard stories about it. I’d heard from people who had been there. Still, I wasn’t sure what it was all about. All I knew was that I wanted to go. Puzzling world in Wanaka is one of those attractions you just have to see for yourself. There is a…
Admitting defeat
Roy’s peak is a walk in Wanaka that’s all about the destination. Unless you would like to experience some true kiwi life by walking through piles of shit. The path is scattered with cow and sheep dung. Being a farm track, the path is also wide and easy to walk…
That’s settled
The snowing has started, covering the skylight in my new room with a layer of soft white goodness. I’ve moved into my room for the ski season. It was a bit harder than expected to find accommodation for this winter. Every week, a town bulletin gets out with lots of…
Weekly Photo Challenge: Twist
Is this monkey stealing a squirrel? No! Here’s the twist: this is mother silver leaf monkey with her child. The young monkey is orange when it’s born, but changes color after about three months. I love the contrast between mother and child. Also, these monkeys just look incredibly cute! This…