Life in Quarantine

During the mandatory stay-at-home orders—a result of the COVID-19 pandemic—I have spent most of my time with my dog, Aurora (aka Rory). Rory is a golden retriever with the purest heart and an eagerness to please anyone she encounters. As I try to navigate life in confinement, I’m grateful to have a best friend like Rory who inspires me to stay positive, keep smiling and remember to appreciate the little things.

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Hannah Ratcliff
The Hobbiton Movie Set

While in New Zealand, in the Spring of 2019, I took a tour of the Hobbiton Movie Set in Matamata on the North Island. This location was used in the filming of both the Hobbit and Lord of the Rings movie franchises.

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Hannah Ratcliff
Hiking the Tongariro Alpine Crossing in New Zealand

During my spring break in 2019, while studying abroad in Australia, I went on a solo backpacking trip to the North Island of New Zealand. One of the highlights of my trip was being able to experience the famed Tongariro Alpine Crossing. I woke up at 4:30 AM to catch a shuttle that dropped me off at the entrance of the trail. The hike was 11 miles and possibly the most peaceful day of my life–despite the heat and harsh terrain.

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Hannah Ratcliff
Sydney, NSW, Australia

In the spring of 2019, I studied abroad in Australia at Bond University. My first trip during my time in Australia was to Sydney where I spent the weekend exploring alone. The photos in this album were taken in the CBD, Bondi Beach, and the surrounding areas.

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Hannah Ratcliff
Gales Point, Belize

Gales Point Manatee is a small village located on a peninsula with an official population of about 500 people--though it seems like far fewer people actually live there. The people in Gales Point live off of fishing, farming, and selling handmade goods to tourists who mostly visit during the dry season.

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Women's March on Washington

The Women's March is an international women-led movement fighting for female equality. Women and advocates around the world marched for the first time on January 21, 2017, the day after the inauguration of President Donald Trump. These shots capture that day from Washington, D.C.

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