“Not all those who wander are lost”
J.R.R. Tolkien
Hi there, thanks for stopping by!
My name is Kristie and welcome to Blonde & Blistered, a site for me to share some of my favourite photos and stories as I navigate my way through various adventures.
Having always had a passion for photography, I am never far from a camera. Nature and landscapes are my favourite things to photograph, and I’m always fascinated by this wild world around us.
Join me as I explore the beauty of our amazing planet!
Latest from the Blog

Nature Files: Muriwai Gannet Colony
As an Alberta Girl living in New Zealand, I’ve been fortunate to enjoy a few unique experiences in this little country in the middle of nowhere. And one of my favourites was visiting the Muriwai Gannet Colony located about an hours drive from downtown Auckland. Gannets are fascinating birds. They’re about twice as big as … Continue reading Nature Files: Muriwai Gannet Colony

My Top 5 Galapagos Islands Experiences: #3 Marine Iguana Snot Rockets
#3 Marine Iguana Snot Rockets To be honest, these guys are one of the reasons I went to the Galapagos in the first place. How could you not love their adorable little faces? I even have one tattooed on my arm (sorry Mom!) to commemorate the experience of being fortunate enough to see these guys … Continue reading My Top 5 Galapagos Islands Experiences: #3 Marine Iguana Snot Rockets

Top 5 Galapagos Islands Experiences: #4 Everybody Loves Boobies
Boobies are commonplace in the Galapagos Islands, and people come from all over the world to photograph them in their natural habitat. Now, before you start wondering just what kind of a blog this is, get your mind out of the gutter. I’m not talking about a booby of the human mammary variety, I’m talking … Continue reading Top 5 Galapagos Islands Experiences: #4 Everybody Loves Boobies