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Views over Paihia




 I was in Paihia with my daughter yesterday and after we parked the car we climbed to the top of this hill - this was the view over the lower part of the town. 

We are now into early Summer so it was a stinking hot day, we stopped at one point and treated ourselves to Movenpick ice creams. 

Linking up with My Corner of the World and Wordless Wednesday

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local alien said…
That's a lovely little seaside scene. Nice to be able to enjoy that view, and icecream
9 December 2020 at 06:32
Tom said…
...it's a nice coastal community!
9 December 2020 at 06:52
NatureFootstep said…
seems like e nice place to visit. :)
9 December 2020 at 07:18
NCSue said…
What a nice little place for a day at the water!
Thanks for joining us this week at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2020/12/i-miss-fall-colors.html
9 December 2020 at 07:27
Graham Edwards said…
Good old Paihia. I was just dawdling through the post until you mentioned Movenpick ice creams. Then my ears, eyes and taste buds perked up.
9 December 2020 at 07:58
Billy Blue Eyes said…
Nothing like an Icecream on a hot day. Quite a community
9 December 2020 at 08:13
Bill said…
Nice looking coastal community.
9 December 2020 at 10:17
Klara said…
so envious :-)
9 December 2020 at 10:53
Pauline said…
It looks so quiet and peaceful. I'd say it will look quite different in a couple of weeks when the visitors arrive.
9 December 2020 at 12:05
Susan Heather said…
Lovely town and the Movenpick ice cream would make it even better.
9 December 2020 at 14:36
Yogi♪♪♪ said…
Love your view from the hill. You got a helicopter, a pier, houses, highway and all sorts of other stuff.
9 December 2020 at 15:17
Veronica Lee said…
WOW! What a view!!

Happy Wednesday!
9 December 2020 at 18:07
Tigger's Mum said…
I just love the green between the houses and thank heavens NZ is a country where that largely does not represent a seasonal fire risk to people's homes.
9 December 2020 at 21:51
gz said…
Oh yes, that ice cream...and a trip on the ferry for wood fired pizzas!!
10 December 2020 at 02:34
betty-NZ said…
I love seeing New Zealand from different angles!

Your link at 'My Corner of the World' this week is an exciting addition! Thanks for joining us!
11 December 2020 at 11:03
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