7 family ski resorts in the Southern Alps

Perched in the resort of Pelvoux-Vallouise, the Pelvoo Igloo is a special place, popular with families looking for new experiences. The village offers a poetic journ…
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https://www.diningandcooking.com/2332828/7-family-ski-resorts-in-the-southern-alps/

I was just sorting through some photos I took of the frosty winter's morning on Wednesday. I noticed a speck of dust above the mountains on a photo (sometimes I get dust on my DSLR sensor). I was about to clean it off the image when I looked closer. No, it's a *hot air balloon*!

The view from up there must have been spectacular.

I've put a low-res version here with a crop of the balloon. Click through to Flickr if you want the full-res DSLR experience.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/mollivan_jon/54723377641/

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Castle Hill / Kura Tāwhiti 🪨❄️

Nestled in the Southern Alps, these ancient limestone formations are more than just a dramatic backdrop.
Sacred to Ngāi Tahu, praised by the Dalai Lama as a "spiritual centre of the universe", and featured in The Chronicles of Narnia, its always beautiful in winter time.

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The world’s only alpine parrot – the curious, clever, and often mischievous kea 🦜

Photographed here in its natural habitat in Otira, New Zealand, with the snow-covered Southern Alps as a backdrop. These endangered birds are full of personality and play a vital role in our mountain ecosystems.
Let’s protect what’s left.
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Short break in Pōneke....saw some nice maunga!

Experience the beauty of New Zealand's South Island on the TranzAlpine Train: panoramic views of stunning landscapes will take your breath away.

https://frayedpassport.com/a-guide-to-the-tranzalpine-train-in-new-zealand-journey-the-southern-alps/

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