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I'm in Heaven or in Africa or in a Hot-Air Balloon

I had never seen an elephant from above
I had never had champagne for breakfast at 8 am
I had never been face-to-face with a wild leopard
I had never flown in a hot-air balloon

They say that there is always a first time for everything and, in my case, my time to do all of the above came when we got to the Masai Mara.

The Masai Mara is a 1510 km2 national reserve situated to the west of Kenya, which is renowned for the number and diversity of its wildlife. As soon as I found out that it was possible to fly over it in a hot-air-balloon, I knew it would be one of the “culminating” experiences of our trip...and I was right!

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Read more about Gustavo's Hot Air Balloon trip in Masai Mara, Kenya

Glaciers designed the landscape of much New Zealand’s South Island. As in many polar or high altitude regions, the movement of a mass of ice carves out a path wherever it passes.

Fox Glacier in all its massive glory. Acting on the landscape in the present.

Some other glaciers have come and gone during colder times. The landscape they left behind depended on what kind of terrain was underneath. Here are some of my favorite creations:

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Read more Glacial Architect - Alexandra in New Zealand

Remember all that hype in the 80’s and 90’s that vilified hairspray? In two words, it went here: New Zealand. That is where the hole went (or, close enough). This makes the temperature in the sunlight retina-frying hot and the altitude and variable ocean currents make it cool to cold in the shade or at night. So if you are planning a trip to the land of the kiwis and are imagining the tropical south Pacific (as I was) you may want to rethink that.

Icebreaker makes merino products for outdoor pursuits, and they know what they are talking about, these sheep are raised in the New Zealand Southern Alps, with intense temperature variations. The sheep are perfectly adapted for the hot-cold-hot-cold and therefore so is the fabric.

Here I am somewhere in the Otago region pretending to pose for an Icebreaker ad, minus the horns.

Walk, Hike, Trek, Tramp

If you love to hike, New Zealand is the place for you.

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Nestled in the heart of our big beautiful province, Charlevoix is a top destination, visited by many tourists every year. The region’s indisputable charm has also been the inspiration for many Quebecois artists. In order to discover its many sides, let’s go there for a day full of activities….

Those who love sea kayaking won’t be able to pass up the opportunity to discover this riverside region by kayak. If you rise early, you’ll be up in time to watch the river awaken as wildlife begins to stir. Then, meet with Sébastien and his team of kayakers from KATABATIK sea kayaking. There are several put-ins between St-Siméon and Petite-Rivière-St-François where you can get information or join a group guided by a professional. No need for any special equipment, you can rent everything there.

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