I have been travelling through Marlborough Sounds, Kaikoura and Hanmer Springs in New Zealand this past week in our cosy campervan and I couldn't resist sharing this tree fern stump we found alongside the Queen Charlotte Track.

We had decided to spend a week exploring the top of the South Island, as we had a break in our Friends for Sharks events schedule, and Momorangi Camp was the perfect base. It was incredibly peaceful relaxing at the water's edge and we saw a number of New Zealand Fur Seals enjoying the sunshine and crystal clear waters. We hadn't expected to find such a cheerful tree fern amongst towering beech trees and other, huge tree ferns when we went walking.

   

It was a great reminder to appreciate the unexpected in life and enjoy peace and simple moments with nature