clouds

clouds

i have turned into a real lover of clouds on this adventure … and today was the perfect day for another dose. the rain cleared. the tide was out. and the clouds were both delicate and burly, which is my favorite combination.            ...
never ending greatness

never ending greatness

there is so much i COULD write but not really sure what i SHOULD write, so bear with me as i ramble … it’s nearly the end of June. i’ve [somewhat] started counting down to my return to the states. i leave 5 weeks from tomorrow. it’s colder than last month so i now...
the New Zealand bush

the New Zealand bush

— pssssst. i’m still in New Zealand! … and i’m really thankful i am able to say that!   after much thinking, debating, discussing and number crunching, i decided to prolong this amazing adventure a few more months. so right now, instead of snuggling with...
harvest has begun!

harvest has begun!

.   this, my friends, is my oh-so-sleepy-yet-so-excited-i-could-almost-burst face [complete with bed head!]. it was taken in the 7oclock hour with the sun coming up over the mountains and working it’s way down to shine on the sea in the estuary. it was a...
the wine world is a good world

the wine world is a good world

Are you there world? – It’s me, Jessica. – … – As I sit here looking at my blank computer screen I [more-or-less] have no idea what to write. Which has been my problem for the last nearly 4 months. That as well as limited time and limited internet. I...

the beach

i have always wondered if i was one of those people that could live at a beach … — — i think i am coming to the conclusion that yes, i could. — — more beach time tomorrow … in fact, i’m pretty excited to finally have a break from the rain...

i’ve lost count …

… i’ve lost count of all the amazing things i’ve seen in the last 9 days. cheesy title for a post? sure. but it’s true so i went with it. in a lot of ways i don’t even know where to start trying to relay everything. or even just a slice of...

the adventure starts here

well, i have landed in another country. i have slept off most of my jet lag. i have walked at least 10 miles in just over 3 days. and i have had only one beer because it is so expensive here! but i’m in Auckland, New Zealand!   it is pretty amazing. and by...

Road Trip!

What a week!! I just spent the last 6 days driving across the country with my dad and his dog, visiting some great friends whose backyard is Yellowstone River and front yard is Yellowstone park and taking quite a few photos of the amazingness around me. It was great....