
The Watery Fortress – Ripapa Island(Fort Jervois)
“On a Mish” #126 The Watery Fortress. Ripapa Island(Fort Jervois). Entrance to Purau Bay. Whakaraupo / Lyttelton Harbour. 19.10.2014. The early Maori would use the
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“On a Mish” #126 The Watery Fortress. Ripapa Island(Fort Jervois). Entrance to Purau Bay. Whakaraupo / Lyttelton Harbour. 19.10.2014. The early Maori would use the

“A Mish a Day” #206 Lake Alexandrina. Lake Tekapo Area. 21.10.2013. Having a summer job down south guiding, and a winter job managing McEwings ski

“On a Mish” #432 Hanging Out (Part Two). Forest Clearing, Mavora Lakes Conservation Area. 23.3.2025. Clearing my mind by hanging out in a clearing amongst

“On a Mish” #240 Mountain Beech Vibes. Sudden Valley Camping. Arthurs Pass National Park. 9.1.2021. When I go on adventures I have no problem going

“A Mish a Day” #62 Benmore Hut. Korowai/Torlesse Tussockland Park. 2.10.2009. On the way to Porters Pass, after the bridge over the Kowai River Benmore(1655m)

“On a Mish” #123 Up, Down, Done – Part One. Potts Range Peak(1948m). Hakatere Conservation Area. 23.9.2014. It was love at first sight when my

“On a Mish” #387 It’s About Time. Aotearoa to Nepal 2023. Ganesh Himal Trek. 28.10.2023 to 14.11.2023. In 2015 I travelled to Nepal for the