Author Archives: lembrechtsjonas

Surviving the field

Posted on October 24, 2013 by lembrechtsjonas

These little guys recently arrived in the mail and I’m really excited about them! They are unparalleled little helpers for an outdoor ecologist like me. Waterproof paper! What a brilliant idea! No need to mess around with clumsy paper protection … Continue reading →

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The attraction of mountains

Posted on October 23, 2013 by lembrechtsjonas

There is something wonderfully attractive about mountains. They whisper this one message in your head: ‘Go just a little bit further, only up that rock! Think about the view!’ Of course, you listen, no doubt about it! Mountains are not … Continue reading →

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Mini-majestic

Posted on October 18, 2013 by lembrechtsjonas

Majestic. Impressive. Breath-taking! We know the mountains for their wonderful views. Remember the goosebumps and indescribable feelings of ‘aww’ and ‘wow’ that you get when you stand on a mountain top and overlook valleys filled with pure and wild nature. … Continue reading →

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Winter is coming

Posted on October 15, 2013 by lembrechtsjonas

Tiny little plants, that’s everything. Two centimeters tall, three at most. The invaders in full glory. More is not necessary, at least not for now. Germination is the most difficult part, they say. It can only get better in the … Continue reading →

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Punta Arenas

Posted on October 15, 2013 by lembrechtsjonas

Punta Arenas, city of whirling winds and icy winters. Gateway to Antarctica, master of the street of Magellan and host town of the penguins. That’s my next destination, a short visit down to the southernmost part of South America, the … Continue reading →

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The dragon of the subarctic

Posted on October 11, 2013 by lembrechtsjonas

There is a special world up there, high in the north. It’s a world of snow and ice, of rocks and wind. A world where trees stay low to the ground, where falling rocks and whirling rivers determine the slow pace … Continue reading →

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