Susan 
I love walking with my friends. A big group of us are entered to walk a marathon through the beautiful Motatapu Valley in a couple of weeks. Motatapu Off Road Marathon Walking 42km is no wander in the park so we have all been getting out for some serious walks, the longest being 27kms last … Read more
School had finished for the year so what better way to unwind than to unpack the school bag and pack the tramping pack. Our much awaited family adventure to walk the Milford Track was finally here. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to experience the wilderness area of Fiordland National Park that goes … Read more
I had a trip to Invercargill for work this week. It was a long drive, busy roads and many clients booked in. I was tired and felt like having a sleep, or eating lots of sugar. I had an hour break between sessions and I found myself driving to Thomsons Bush. Wow, what a gem. … Read more
I thought this is a good place to start. Let’s look up the dictionary… So the definitions that relate to ‘nature’ as in the natural world context are: all physical life that are not controlled by man plant and animal life, as distinct from man a wild primitive state untouched by man natural unspoilt countryside … Read more
On a recent visit to the big city, my daughter and I spent time in town as she wanted to do some shopping. This is not one of my favourite activities as I always know how it will end up making me feel. Not knowing where to drive, trying to find a carpark, walking on … Read more