This week Ailsa’s travel theme has taken me back to New Zealand. The South Island of New Zealand is dominated by the Southern Alps that run along the spine of the country. Most places visited will have a stunning backdrop of these majestic mountains.
First snow of winter
Southern Alps NZ
Southern Alps
A glimpse of snow covered peaks
Milford Sounds
Crown Range
Fox Glacier New Zealand
Southern Alps
Lake Hawea reflections
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Another country dominated by mountains is Korea. Along with a large percentage of the population we spent a day on Seoraksan Mountain a popular National Park. We walked single file behind a long line of people of all ages to reach the summit. The track was steep but it was a relaxed, leisurely pace with time to stop and take a few photos.
Mt Seoraksan
Looking down into the valley
Nearly at the summit
The summit
gypsy life 
(Sigh) I can only dream of seeing some of the beautiful sights you have seen, Pauline. These are fantastic. You and Jack have made some wonderful memories.
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It was lovely catching up with you this evening, Pauline! 🙂
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You have plenty of time ahead of you Maddie, just dream and plan then do it… 🙂
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Stunning pics. I especially love the one where mountains are covered in mist and there is a waterfall on the side. What a gorgeous start to my day 🙂
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My boyfriend is from Picton, and he once told me that he never feels like he’s flying home until he can see those Southern Alps under the plane’s wing….pretty photos!
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It is such a scenic Island, a photographers dream desyination
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LOVE the Korean mountains. You should come to Nepal and visit. I heard they have these great little mountains called the Himilayas..
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Ha ha Think I have left my run, or stagger, too late for the “little” Himilayas.When do you go? I just follow along in cyberspace now a days 🙂
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Ha.. I have as well.. but you’d be surprised at how many do the hike. I go in September– if I pass the language. So excited.
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Are you going to work there? I am following “travelling bag” http://travellingbag.wordpress.com/ Pam is 60 and she is going to do a hike up the Himalayas in May. I have been following her preperation
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Yeah. I’ll be there for 2 years. Pretty excited. Thanks for the tip on the link.. checked it out and am now following as well.
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These photos are awesome, and NZ really does ‘do’ mountains to perfection.
I missed this challenge, I was in Germany visiting the Harz Mountains!
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Will look forward to you belated mountain photos, Where you tramping in the mountains?
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No, the mountains were all covered in deep snow. They were beautiful. I have a post going up in about an hour on my trip up there. I could not actually get any photos of the mountains themselves, so I might leave the challenge I missed!
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Will pop in later to see your photos of the trip. Now it is dinner time
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Outstanding pics
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Thanks Dallas
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Pauline my pommepal ful of gypsy life, wonder what new adventure you are thinking up for us.
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Just waiting for the weather to improve… 🙂
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These are amazing pics – I absolutely love them. What wonderful memories you must have of your travels 😀
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Yes I’m so pleased that I did all the travel when I was younger and now have all the photos and memories
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Phenomenal photos! Makes me want to GO somewhere wonderful!
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Thanks Kami, so much to see out there
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Spectacular photographs! Scenery is so impressive, as is your list of places seen!
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Thank you for the comments. I’m so pleased I took the opportunity to do all my travelling when I was younger and travel was easier 10-20 years ago
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Wow, your pics are incredibly exciting, Pommepal. Love them all. 🙂
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Thanks Ad love that comment
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You did a stunning job with these photos!
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Thanks Cindy, mountains are so inspirational
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