Alessandra Zecchini: West Coast

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Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Beautiful West Coast

So sad to hear about the weather news on the West Coast, we were there only a few days ago and crossed a bridge that has now collapsed... I hope that the weather will improve soon for all who live and are traveling there now. And the West Coast is an amazing place! Incredible that such a small region could have stunning beaches and mountains and lakes and forests and glaciers all packed together!

On the road

Lake Mapourika

Panning for gold in Shanty Town

Photos by Alessandra Zecchini ©

Tuesday, January 1, 2013

Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand is stunning!

We visited this amazing place, I have never seen a glacier before, and it is quite incredible that in New Zealand you can get so close to a glacier... basically walking up in front of it (the photo below will give you an idea).

Photos by Alessandra Zecchini ©

Monday, December 31, 2012

Sunset in Hokitika, and Happy New Year!

Sunset on Hokitika beach

5 minutes later...

We visited Hokitika on the West Coast, and what a sunset they have!! Everything was pink, then purple, then red-orange, then black! There was even a fire on the beach, to make it all the more charming. After dark we went to see the glow worms in a dell nearby, but I didn't want to take photos for fear of disturbing the little creatures!

Did you make yours New Years resolutions? I hope that they all come true! Mine is to travel more in 2013, after all this is a food and travel blog!

Happy New Year!