Trip to Mercury Bay / New Zealand + Moments {part I}

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Hi! I hope you had a happy new year and a nice holiday break! We spent the holiday season at ''la playa'' the beach. Having barefoot walks, swimming, sightseeing and eating simple yet delightful meals.We needed some quality time to relax as well, and it felt great after a pretty busy year. 

We drove up north and visited some places we love. And also re-discover the breath-taking coastline of the Mercury Bay. Absolutely magical.{I cannot tell you in words the beauty of this place!} So we went out and about exploring the area, visiting local farms and spending most of our time outdoors.


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But above all, it was also an opportunity to ponder, look back and discover how much had happened into my life. Experiences that fed and shaped my soul. Many challenges, mistakes, choices, lessons, but also wonderful memories and unforgettable happy moments. I realized how much I've grown and all the things that I've accomplished in the past year. It made me feel renewed, thankful...

 Be not afraid of growing slowly, be afraid only of standing still. Chinese proverb

We really had an amazing time, and enjoyed every minute of our holiday break. So here some pictures from our trip! {More photos to come} I'll be back soon! 


/// Wishing you a colorful - great day!



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17 comments

  1. Lovely clicks! I love that first picture.

    Best wishes for 2013!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

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  2. Aldy, your MOMENTS of rest, observation and beauty are wonderfully captured here and must be put in a book!

    I love that ocean scene, but every one of these photos makes me STOP and look longer. THANK YOU! Anita

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  3. Oh Aldy! You are amazing...love the pictures and your uplifting post. I am glad that you enjoyed your holiday break and I look forward to more pictures.
    Happy 2013 my dear :)

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  4. Happy New Year, Aldy! What a nice way to enjoy the holiday season!!! I love your photographs they're really beautiful!
    XO

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  5. Aldy realmente es un lugar bellísimo el que eligieron para vacacionar... en cuanto a tus palabras, creo que vamos por el mismo camino de la evolución personal, me alegra que te suceda :), te dejo mis mejores deseos para este año que comienza.
    un abrazo grande Alita

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  6. You have some wonderful 'moments', Aldy! I would love to live in your hemisphere at this time of year :) Looking forward to many more of your moments in 2013!

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  7. THANK YOU FOR THE BEAUTIFUL THOUGHTS, EVERYONE!!!!

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  8. Como me gusta NZ y como me encantan tus fotos!....me hace recordar y me dan ganas de volver a NZ....lo mejor para ti este 2013!.....Abrazotes, Marcela

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  9. Gorgeous post and photos! I love your take on personal growth. :)

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  10. Que hermosura de fotografías!!! Feliz año nuevo para ti y los tuyos!

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  11. Oh Aldy, I so love, LOVE LOVE the look of your blog. The white background and the your light and airy photos just send me dreaming. Thank you for your visit my dear and let us keep seeing the fairytale in all that we see. LOVE TO YOU! Anita

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  12. Hi Aldy,

    What a great post. It is so true about looking back...everything shapes us. Thanks so much for stopping by!

    Heidi

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  13. Dear Aldy, wow, loks like such a wonderful and relaxing hoöiday! I often miss the ocean and hope i'll get to visit it somewhere in 2013! I think you do such a great job here on your blog and LOVE all your delightful inspiration! Looking forward to sharing so much more in the months to come. have a sweet weekend, xox

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  14. Lugar de ensueño realmente maravilloso ...mirar estas fotos me relaja ahora que estoy de vacaciones,saludos y que tengas un buen año 2013,abrazos y abrazos

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  15. this post is very interesting and easy to read, I hope to visit again

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