![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/2014-08-01.jpg "Puffin")
It is said that elves and trolls still live in Iceland. So, we visited Bakkagerði, the "capital of the Elves" – and the puffins that nest just a few kilometers way. Continue reading Visiting Elves and Puffins
Tag Archives: Wildlife
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/2014-05-30.jpg "View of Vienna")
Wild Boars in Wienerwald
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Wild boars
Even though the weather could have been better, I went for a walk in the Lainzer Tiergarten today – I had some new hiking boots to break in. On this stroll with a friend, we enjoyed the nice view of Vienna. Moreover, we could see some wild boars, deer, and one lone squirrel.
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/2014-02-15.jpg "Great Panda")
The Great Pandas of Hie-Tzing
Today, I went to Schönbrunn Zoo with a group of friends. We wanted to visit the Great Pandas of Hie-Tzing
, as the zoo’s ads call them. Continue reading The Great Pandas of Hie-Tzing
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/2013-02-28.jpg "The Catlins")
Hurray, I am in the Catlins!
For the last three days, I explored the Catlins. This region boasts a quite diverse, but consistently beautiful landscape. Continue reading Hurray, I am in the Catlins!
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/2013-02-09.jpg "Onetahuti Beach")
Abel Tasman by Sea
Today I splashed out, and went on a full day kayaking trip in Abel Tasman National Park. The park is simply to beautiful to leave it after just two days. Continue reading Abel Tasman by Sea
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/2013-02-05.jpg "Cape Farewell")
Hello, Farewell Spit
In order to avoid hiking in the rain, I made a detour to the far northwest of the South Island, and visited the Farewell Spit. Continue reading Hello, Farewell Spit
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/2012-06-09.jpg "Bialowieża National Park")
The Last Primeval Forest in Europe
The last two days I spent in Bialowieża which is home to the (allegedly) last primeval forest in all of Europe. I do not know whether this is true or not, but it is definitely a very beautiful region. Continue reading The Last Primeval Forest in Europe
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/2012-04-17.jpg "Antequera Fortress")
Fortresses vs. Flamingos vs. Fissures: 1:0:≫10000
Based on the fact that I actually wanted to see flamingos and strange rock formations, the above result (especially the first two thirds) might seem a bit strange, if not even disappointing. However, I was again happy with today's adventures. Continue reading Fortresses vs. Flamingos vs. Fissures: 1:0:≫10000
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/2009-04-20.jpg "Parque Nacional Corcovado")
Drenched in Sweat
I do not know if I have ever sweated that much as during my stay on the Osa peninsula, espially during my two-day hiking trek in the Parque Nacional Corcovado. After having hiked half way on the second day, my (fast-drying) hiking shirt was drenched in sweat – and stinking as hell! Continue reading Drenched in Sweat
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/2009-04-15.jpg "White-Headed Capuchin Monkey")
Monkeys and Tourists
My third volunteer project (after working at Volcán Arenal and in a turtle project) was again quite different. However, I enjoyed myself again, even though it was incredibly hot. Continue reading Monkeys and Tourists