Author Archives: MountainTraveler

Sunny greetings from Belgium…

BELGIUM, 2002 - Summertime…  For most people the time for holidays with the kids, being lazy, enjoying the nice weather…  If there is some nice weather.  Because in Belgium summers are very predictable : there will be sun or there will … Continue reading

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Spring Time in Belgium

FLANDERS, APRIL-MAY 2002 - When the temperatures rise and the days get longer, nature is awakening from its winter sleep. This years spring has been a exceptionnaly sunny and mild one, making the renewing of natural beauty even more enjoyable. It … Continue reading

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Otway Sound, Chile

PUNTA ARENAS,  NOVEMBER 2005 – I remember how it was the first time when I met with these funny animals that look neither fish nor birds : the Magellanes penguins in South-Africa… I was intrigued how they could swim and … Continue reading

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Torres del Paine , Chile

PUERTA NATALES,  NOVEMBER 2005 – This is one of the main reasons why I came to Patagonia in the first place : to see the famous mountain peaks of the Torres del Paine National Park in Chile.  How many times … Continue reading

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Ushuaia , Argentina

USHUAIA, NOVEMBER 2005 I dreamt about this destination for a long time, finally I was there and the place gave me a feeling of peace and inspiration.  The southern most town of the world breathes a special atmosphere, it is … Continue reading

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Grand Canyon , USA

grand canyon, september 1995 – This was one of my dreams coming true : to see the biggest canyon in the world I heard and seen so much about already.  I was finally there, so I had to hike it.   … Continue reading

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Monument Valley , USA

monument valley, september 1995 – If you like ‘Western’ movies, you’ll surely know the landscapes of Monument Valley NP in Arizona.  Most of these movies were filmed over here, and you can even visit some movie set ‘ghost towns’ in … Continue reading

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Yosemite , USA

yosemite, august 1995 – Western USA has a lot of beautiful National Parks (NP) and National Monuments (NM).  Yosemite in the state of California is only one of them, but probably the best known and most inspiring to a lot … Continue reading

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Kenai , Alaska

SEWARD, AUGUST 1997 – The kenai penninsula is known for its marine wildlife and glaciers that end up into the ocean.  The best way to experience all of this is by taking a boat trip… But as always with wildlife … Continue reading

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Root Glacier, Alaska

KENNICOTT, JULY 1997 – On a cloudy morning, I went to the old powerhouse in Mc. Carthy.  This site is now used as the home base of the St.-Elias-Wrangell mountain guides.  There I adapted a pair of crampons to my … Continue reading

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