Monthly Archives: July 2026

Cracker Bay

Posted on July 30, 2026 by Amy

One thing I like to explore and take photos of is little side streets and alley ways. I liked the colours on this wall in Auckland City. … Continue reading →

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The new library

Posted on July 28, 2026 by Amy

Yesterday on my day off I visited the new library in town. Ok apart from how much the whole thing cost I have to say I’m very impressed. G… Continue reading →

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Outdoors

Posted on July 27, 2026 by Amy

While I was attending my family reunion in Browns Bay while we were on holiday in Auckland recently I spotted this mural on a small wall o… Continue reading →

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Delivery

Posted on July 25, 2026 by Amy

Seen in Auckland City – a New World delivery van taking someone’s groceries to them. There are many apartments in this area so no doubt some… Continue reading →

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Hoi An

Posted on July 23, 2026 by Amy

I love Vietnamese food, it’s my favourite. I have Chinese ancestry on my mother’s side so I love most Asian food as long as it has a bit o… Continue reading →

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Browns Bay War Memorial

Posted on July 21, 2026 by Amy

Browns Bay beach on Auckland’s North Shore is where I grew up. I spent ALOT of time here at this beach as a child although I don’t remembe… Continue reading →

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Waste to art

Posted on July 19, 2026 by Amy

While walking around Orewa on our last holiday just after a storm I spotted this mural on the wall of the local surf club. Painted by arti… Continue reading →

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Crossing

Posted on July 18, 2026 by Amy

Just goes to show you can exercise even in the city streets as well as in the country….not that I go running anymore. Linking up with We… Continue reading →

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One lane Bridge

Posted on July 16, 2026 by Amy

So many one lane bridges in New Zealand. This one is in between Murchison and Greymouth. So Winter has finally kicked in here, although wi… Continue reading →

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Northcote Tavern

Posted on July 14, 2026 by Amy

The Northcote Tavern is a building that as a teenager I use to walk past sometimes – one of my best friends when I was at high school use… Continue reading →

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