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| Walking along an asphalt path I noticed the roots of a tree peeking through the pathway. To me it illustrated the persistence and patience of nature; reminding me that no matter the circumstances breakthrough is possible. It just takes belief, desire, and, more often than not, a whole lot of time. #iheartnature #landmetaphors#patiencepatience#bringonthebreakthroughs#slowandsteady #faithfulwork#naturespeaks |
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| I would be deceiving myself if I believed that my travels this past year have been completely solo. From Kauai to New Zealand and Australia, these three little amigos have been a part of the journey, helping me see the places I have been in new and fresh ways while providing opportunities to exercise my creative muscles. |
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| So grateful for friends that like to explore off the beaten path! Thanks Jean for a marvelous afternoon exploring our own backyard. #bigislandbliss #iheartnature #explore#localfinds #mustgoback#theheartofhilo |
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| Definitely one of the highlights of my trip! From an English garden to a Chinese Scholar garden to Tudor to Renaissance to India to Maori to modern to herb to sustainable backyard...I couldn’t believe all they had in such a small area and all for FREE! Good thing I will have the 9 hour flight home to process it all. #hamiltongardens#navigatingnewzealand #iheartnature#amazinggarden#iwantoneinmybackyard #lastday |
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| The road to Rotorua went from open roads and fresh air to a busy touristy city that had a strong sulfur smell. I have to admit I didn’t transition well; however, an unexpected redwood forest helped set things right. #lakerotorua #lakerotoaira #laketaupo#iheartnature #redwoodtreewalk#thefiglifted #tongarionationalpark#earlyrisesareworthit |
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| The drive from Wellington to Tongariro National Park (home of “Mt. Doom”). Yes...they drive on the left side in New Zealand, so I had to learn to go with the flow. The hardest thing: remembering to reach over my right shoulder for my seatbelt instead of my left shoulder. My muscle memory, it seems, is very strong. #iheartnature#navigatingnewzealandwithamap#mtngauruhoe #mtruapehu#waitongafalls #newyearsday |
