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Zaika


Photo taken on one of Greymouth's main streets in town. There are a few buildings here that are earthquake prone, sadly the one on the right is one of them. Once named "Zaika" on the front it was home at one point to a Moroccan restaurant which I googled for some information but unfortunately when it was open in 2018 it didn't seem to have very good reviews, shame because I love that type of food. It's now closed for safety reasons.

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Tigger's Mum said…
You would think that a building as modern as that one would have had some earthquake resistance built in wouldn't you!
31 December 2022 at 06:17
roentare said…
I would love to find an authentic Moroccan restaurant here too
31 December 2022 at 09:01
Bill said…
That's too bad it closed but it's better to be safe than sorry. We don't have a Moroccan restaurant here either.
31 December 2022 at 11:16
William Kendall said…
A wonderful sky shot.
31 December 2022 at 11:38
Iris Flavia said…
Beautiful shot. Sad about the restaurant and oh. Earthquakes must be very scary.
31 December 2022 at 21:42
local alien said…
We have just seen the change of year we n NZ. Live reportage! Happy New Year!
1 January 2023 at 01:14
Tom said…
...thanks for finding a Z!
1 January 2023 at 02:15
Jim said…
It's too bad the old buildings give up on us.
This is a pretty town though.
HAPPY NEW YEAR for you and yours!!
..
1 January 2023 at 17:38
James said…
Looks like a nice place. I've been in a big earthquake, a few moderate earthquakes, and several small ones and I don't like them.
2 January 2023 at 13:49
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