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As many of you may not know I grew up predominantly in the suburbs of Auckland but spent a few years working in the central city. These days I am more of a country bumpkin but back then the city streets weren't as modern as they are today but I do miss the hustle and bustle along with the different ethnicities and cultures. Just as well we occasionally get back there...

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William Kendall said…
A good view.

I grew up in the country, live in the city, and think of going back to country living.
26 June 2021 at 07:35
Susan Heather said…
I don't miss the city at all and cannot remember when I last visited Auckland.
26 June 2021 at 11:28
Jim said…
Good city shot.
26 June 2021 at 13:05
local alien said…
I know what you mean. I miss the hustle and bustle sometimes too, the wide range of choices, cultures. I always say I'd like a townhouse for city visits. And a mountain House for the summer. Oh well....
26 June 2021 at 18:43
Graham Edwards said…
I grew up in the suburbs of a large city in England (Liverpool) with very diverse cultures. Much of it, particularly the centre and the 5 or more miles of docklands, had been devastated by bombing in the Second World War. I left the city in my early 20s and have never lived in an urban situation since. I would not like it one bit. Well, not in the UK. The 'feel' of Auckland is entirely different from Liverpool except in its variety of peoples who live there.
26 June 2021 at 20:19
Sharon said…
I like this street scene. I'm a city girl through and through.
27 June 2021 at 01:48
Iris Flavia said…
I grew up in a small town. Boring. Not city, not village.
Now we live in a village in the city - perfect (our quarter is small and it´s 15 minutes on foot to the heart of the city).
P.S. ... the DeLorian is alive today over at my place, if you wanna see :-)
27 June 2021 at 18:13
Tigger's Mum said…
Having grown up in deepest rural NZ Auckland was like another planet. Now having lived in a few of the world's larger and densely packed cities, Auckland, for all its modernity, might actually feel green and open and fresh.
27 June 2021 at 18:33
PerthDailyPhoto said…
I know what you mean Amy, I live in a suburb quite close to the city and enjoy popping into the city regularly. Super street view ✨
27 June 2021 at 20:26
Tom said…
...I was raised in a small city and now live in the country, but I still enjoy returning to the city now and then!
27 June 2021 at 22:35
magiceye said…
Cool street capture.
28 June 2021 at 01:19
Yogi♪♪♪ said…
Since I retired, we still live in Tulsa but I miss the downtown area where I worked. With the pandemic, the city center is still pretty quiet.
28 June 2021 at 02:51
Bill said…
Nice street scene. I grew up in the city outside of Boston and now live in rural Ireland. I still like visiting the city every now and then but love going back to the quiet rural area.
28 June 2021 at 04:10
carol l mck said…
Wonderful city photo ~ cities are fun to visit ~ Xo

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