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Rainbow connection



Back roads are the best. A few weeks ago I drove down a new road where there were a few old ramshackle buildings. This one in the middle of a field looked lonely, even with the rainbow in the sky.

So we are in lockdown until the remainder of the week except for Auckland who stays in until the 31st August, understandable really as they have the majority of the positive cases. So far I think we've gotten away rather lightly again considering the rates other countries have shown. As of today we have 107 in both Auckland and Wellington.

Linking up with Our World Tuesday, Travel Tuesday, Tuesday Treasures, Through my lens, My corner of the world and Wordless Wednesday.

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Romina - mi gran ojo negro said…
Such a beautiful view you've found on this alternative road.
Best wishes from Argentina :)
24 August 2021 at 06:04
Fun60 said…
I enjoy leaving the main roads and finding something different. This was a good find.
24 August 2021 at 07:48
Lydia C. Lee said…
Great pic! Very emotive. #ThruMyLens
24 August 2021 at 09:14
Sharon said…
I love looking at old buildings on country roads! You are very lucky with your COVID numbers. Things are a lot worse in many places.
24 August 2021 at 09:37
Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti said…
I love spotting a rainbow! Stay safe and healthy!
24 August 2021 at 10:07
NCSue said…
I love scenes such as this. It is soothing to the soul and at the same time sets the imagination free to imagine the people there.
Thanks for linking up at https://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2021/08/a-few-from-archives.html
24 August 2021 at 11:03
Sallie (FullTime-Life) said…
Yes and as I've said before the reason why your country has gotten away lightly is because you follow sensible precautions and I wish I could move there!!! Our former (so-called) leader created a monster by telling ignorant people that they didn't have to listen to the truth!

Anyway --- sorry for the rant. I am just envious. Your country road picture is beautiful and we love "covid drives" just getting out there for a day drive and seeing different areas close to home is as good as a vacattion!
24 August 2021 at 11:33
Susan Heather said…
I love those old buildings but it saddens me that they have been left to deteriorate like that. I also wonder about the people who lived there.
24 August 2021 at 13:49
Tigger's Mum said…
The beauteous things you see on roads less travelled...
24 August 2021 at 22:26
Iris Flavia said…
Country Roads, huh. Oh, when does the madness with that virus is under control?
25 August 2021 at 00:05
NatureFootstep said…
nice, I too saw a rainbow this week. :)
25 August 2021 at 11:38
Shiju Sugunan said…
Nice shot with that faint rainbow.

My latest post:
https://craniumbolts.blogspot.com/2021/08/off-season-visit-to-hoskote.html
26 August 2021 at 17:41
PerthDailyPhoto said…
Love the soft pastel colours in this image Amy 💚
27 August 2021 at 20:22
betty-NZ said…
We like wandering backroads, too. Love the rainbow you caught.

Thanks for sharing your link at My Corner of the World this week!
30 August 2021 at 16:33
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