That's the 8th time we've visited New Zealand 🇳🇿
The last time was 4 weeks, 1 day ago : St Theresa of Lisieux Parish in #InvercargillCity - https://mastodon.social/@pilgrimsonline/114635474799411116
#visitnewzealand
Saint David's Church in #Ashburton, #NewZealand has no wikipedia page, why not become an editor and add one?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Contributing_to_Wikipedia
Saint David's Church in #Ashburton, #NewZealand -🇳🇿 is around 11,579 km or 7,237 miles from our previous place of worship Villa Lourdes in #VillaLourdes, #Panama - 🇵🇦 - https://mastodon.social/@pilgrimsonline/114802230891087456
- You are not supposed to smoke that!
Having a Monty Python moment at Rakiura
The strict stare og 2,6-meter wingspan of the white-capped albatross certainly reminds us of the great John Cleese and the Monty Python classic.
This Aotearoa albatross is a regular of the southern New Zealand islands. Rakiura / Stewart Island itself has observed visits from 11 variants of this bird species with the giant wingspan. Probably because Rakiura is surrounded by large undisturbed ocean with great fishing, and the island has large areas with hills and cliffs and not too many humans.
Probably for the best. Observing, or being observed, by albatrosses several times both at South Island and Rakiura, this bird is obviously very curious. And they should be separated from too much human interference and disturbance.
But then you walk and suddenly feel watched…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/White-capped_albatross
#albatross #looking #stern #montypython #hollywoodbowl #rakiura #Aotearoa #stewartisland #stewart #islandlife #newzealand #kiwi #visitnewzealand #respectwildlife #bird #NikonD800 #D800 #Nikon #Nikkor #300mm #f4 #VR #PF #seabird #birdlife #HalfMoonBay #Bay #New #Zealand #2016CE #albatross #bird #birdlife #bluesky #f4 #Half-Moon #johncleese #pacific #respectwildlife #roadtrip #sea #seabird #stern #TeWaipounamu #SouthIsland #visitnewzealand
Having a Monty Python moment at Rakiura
The strict stare og 2,6-meter wingspan of the white-capped albatross certainly reminds us of the great John Cleese and the Monty Python classic.
This Aotearoa albatross is a regular of the southern New Zealand islands. Rakiura / Stewart Island itself has observed visits from 11 variants of this bird species with the giant wingspan. Probably because Rakiura is surrounded by large undisturbed ocean with great fishing, and the island has large areas with hills and cliffs and not too many humans.
Probably for the best. Observing, or being observed, by albatrosses several times both at South Island and Rakiura, this bird is obviously very curious. And they should be separated from too much human interference and disturbance.
But then you walk and suddenly feel watched…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/White-capped_albatross
#albatross #looking #stern #montypython #hollywoodbowl #rakiura #Aotearoa #stewartisland #stewart #islandlife #newzealand #kiwi #visitnewzealand #respectwildlife #bird #NikonD800 #D800 #Nikon #Nikkor #300mm #f4 #VR #PF #seabird #birdlife #HalfMoonBay #Bay #New #Zealand #2016CE #albatross #bird #birdlife #bluesky #f4 #Half-Moon #johncleese #pacific #respectwildlife #roadtrip #sea #seabird #stern #TeWaipounamu #SouthIsland #visitnewzealand
▴ Piopiotahi
Also known as Milford Sound, this fjord in Fiordland National Park on New Zealand’s South Island is one of the country’s most popular natural attractions. It’s often explored by boat to take in the dramatic landscape – from towering peaks and cascading waterfalls to the chance of spotting fur seals.
#landscape #nature #travel #fjord #mountains #waterfall #ocean #sea #boat #goexplore #sky #cliffs #photography #travelphotography #landscapephotography #naturephotography #milfordsound #southisland #newzealand #visitnewzealand
Also known as Milford Sound, this fjord in Fiordland National Park on New Zealand’s South Island is one of the country’s most popular natural attractions. It’s often explored by boat to take in the dramatic landscape – from towering peaks and cascading waterfalls to the chance of spotting fur seals.
#landscape #nature #travel #fjord #mountains #waterfall #ocean #sea #boat #goexplore #sky #cliffs #photography #travelphotography #landscapephotography #naturephotography #milfordsound #southisland #newzealand #visitnewzealand
That's the 7th time we've visited New Zealand 🇳🇿
The last time was 1 month, 2 weeks, 1 day ago : Saint Anthony Mangere Bridge Parish in #MangereOtahuhu - https://mastodon.social/@pilgrimsonline/114375010737575052
St Theresa of Lisieux Parish in #InvercargillCity, #NewZealand has no wikipedia page, why not become an editor and add one?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Contributing_to_Wikipedia
St Theresa of Lisieux Parish in #Invercargill City, #NewZealand -🇳🇿 is around 8,177 km or 5,111 miles from our previous place of worship Tórshavn in #Torshavn, #FaroeIslands - 🇫🇴 - https://mastodon.social/@pilgrimsonline/114632358685788347
That's the 6th time we've visited New Zealand 🇳🇿
The last time was 2 months, 1 week, 1 day ago : Clevedon Presbyterian Church in #Clevedon - https://mastodon.social/@pilgrimsonline/113992515825036033
Saint Anthony Mangere Bridge Parish in #MangereOtahuhu, #NewZealand has no wikipedia page, why not become an editor and add one?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Contributing_to_Wikipedia
Saint Anthony Mangere Bridge Parish in #Māngere-Ōtāhuhu, #NewZealand -🇳🇿 is around 8,442 km or 5,276 miles from our previous place of worship Kampung Nilam Puri in #KampungNilamPuri, #Malaysia - 🇲🇾 - https://mastodon.social/@pilgrimsonline/114371893774109224
How to get away from Cape Foulwind
With a name like Cape Foulwind, you may understand why you want to get away. And how far you must go.
Here the Europeans, the Dutch explorer Abel Tasman, anchored in Aotearoa (and later naming it New Zealand), for the first time in 1642. The weather was probably good, and he called the outcrop Cliff Rock.
Then the English Captain James Cook found this place in 1770 under probably worse conditions. He named it Cape Foulwind. Since the English won the competition of ruling Aotearoa, the name stuck.
Signs, and what to do
This signpost is close to the fur seal colony in Tauranga Bay, on a windy, salty and fresh spot to get a good outlook of the area. On this track going south from Cape Foulwind Lighthouse there are stiff cliffs down to pebble beaches and the Tasman Sea, and low rolling hills towards the mountains in east.
This area is a nice spot to stop, relax and enjoy the outlook and beach, especially if you are a surfer. Or hike along the trails and exhibit some coastal flora and fauna of the West Coast Region in South Island. And some fresh, varying weather conditions.
Included an old, secluded track-and-bowl-system near the lighthouse.
The seal colony is well protected, but easy observable from a safe distance from the walking track. The closest town is Westport, and they have all necessary amenities from lodging to food, drinks and hiking equipment.
https://westcoast.co.nz/visit/operators/cape-foulwind-walkway/
#2016CE #20mm #Aotearoa #AotearoaNewZealand #beach #bluesky #CapeFoulwind #D800 #green #Kiwi #kiwiexperience #newnewzealand #Nikkor #Nikon #NikonD800 #nz #westcoast #roadtrip #sea #SealColony #signpost #southisland #sun #tasman #tasmansea #TeWaipounamu #visitnewzealand #westport #cliff #countryside #dangerous #europeanfirst #heavyweather #Trekking #westport
With a name like Cape Foulwind, you may understand why you want to get away. And how far you must go.
Here the Europeans, the Dutch explorer Abel Tasman, anchored in Aotearoa (and later naming it New Zealand), for the first time in 1642. The weather was probably good, and he called the outcrop Cliff Rock.
Then the English Captain James Cook found this place in 1770 under probably worse conditions. He named it Cape Foulwind. Since the English won the competition of ruling Aotearoa, the name stuck.
Signs, and what to do
This signpost is close to the fur seal colony in Tauranga Bay, on a windy, salty and fresh spot to get a good outlook of the area. On this track going south from Cape Foulwind Lighthouse there are stiff cliffs down to pebble beaches and the Tasman Sea, and low rolling hills towards the mountains in east.
This area is a nice spot to stop, relax and enjoy the outlook and beach, especially if you are a surfer. Or hike along the trails and exhibit some coastal flora and fauna of the West Coast Region in South Island. And some fresh, varying weather conditions.
Included an old, secluded track-and-bowl-system near the lighthouse.
The seal colony is well protected, but easy observable from a safe distance from the walking track. The closest town is Westport, and they have all necessary amenities from lodging to food, drinks and hiking equipment.
https://westcoast.co.nz/visit/operators/cape-foulwind-walkway/
#2016CE #20mm #Aotearoa #AotearoaNewZealand #beach #bluesky #CapeFoulwind #D800 #green #Kiwi #kiwiexperience #newnewzealand #Nikkor #Nikon #NikonD800 #nz #westcoast #roadtrip #sea #SealColony #signpost #southisland #sun #tasman #tasmansea #TeWaipounamu #visitnewzealand #westport #cliff #countryside #dangerous #europeanfirst #heavyweather #Trekking #westport
The abstract submission page for the 11th International Cool Climate Symposium is now open!!
Don't panic, though - the deadline in September 30th!! :-)
https://www.iccws2026.nz/call-for-abstracts
#ICCWS2026 #Wine #NZWine #CoolClimateWine #Aotearoa #VisitNewZealand
The Queenstown to Glenorchy route is ranked as one of the most scenic drives in the world. I can believe that. The water is so vibrant accompanied by the mountainous landscape around.
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#selfie #travel #travelling #holiday #honeymoon #travelcouple #adventure #NewZealand #landscapephotography #visitnewzealand #travelnewzealand #scenic #glenorchy
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#selfie #travel #travelling #holiday #honeymoon #travelcouple #adventure #NewZealand #landscapephotography #visitnewzealand #travelnewzealand #scenic #glenorchy
That's the 5th time we've visited New Zealand 🇳🇿
The last time was 7 months, 1 day ago : All Saints Anglican Church in #Dunedin - https://mastodon.social/@pilgrimsonline/112763799497454667
Clevedon Presbyterian Church in #Clevedon, #NewZealand has no wikipedia page, why not become an editor and add one?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Contributing_to_Wikipedia
Clevedon Presbyterian Church in #Clevedon, #NewZealand -🇳🇿 is around 12,614 km or 7,884 miles from our previous place of worship Bridgetown in #Bridgetown, #Barbados - 🇧🇧 - https://mastodon.social/@pilgrimsonline/113991133204276234
First announcement for the 11th International Cool Climate Wine Symposium
26-28 January 2026
Ōtautahi Christchurch, Aotearoa NZ
NZ has hosted the event two times before, the 2nd edition in 1988 and the 6th in 2006.
If you are in the cool climate wine industry, this will be a great conference, and a chance to spend some time in New Zealand!
#ICCWS #Wine #NZWine #CoolClimateWine #Aotearoa #VisitNewZealand
First announcement for the 11th International Cool Climate Wine Symposium
26-28 January 2026
Ōtautahi Christchurch, Aotearoa NZ
NZ has hosted the event two times before, the 2nd edition in 1988 and the 6th in 2006.
If you are in the cool climate wine industry, this will be a great conference, and a chance to spend some time in New Zealand!
#ICCWS #Wine #NZWine #CoolClimateWine #Aotearoa #VisitNewZealand
That's the 5th time we've visited New Zealand 🇳🇿
The last time was 5 months, 1 week, 4 days ago : All Saints Anglican Church in #Dunedin - https://mastodon.social/@pilgrimsonline/112763799497454667
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