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Night is the best time in Greymouth literally because there is no people around. Summer here as bought so many tourists, and while we don't mind because at this time last year we were them, my work can get very very hectic. At least they are for the most part polite.

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Sallie (FullTime-Life) said…
It's nice to get a city picture without crowds of people -- you live in a beautiful place though, no wonder you get lots of tourists!
10 January 2023 at 06:32
NCSue said…
Even when I have been a tourist with camera in hand, I've loved those moments when the viewfinder sees no people, just the sights we came to see.
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10 January 2023 at 08:48
roentare said…
The quiet street is an enjoyment
10 January 2023 at 09:11
Bill said…
I like it when there are no people around, you get lots of good photo opps. We have a couple of towns that we go to once in a while and they are crowded with tons of tourists making it a pain to get around.
10 January 2023 at 09:37
William Kendall said…
A good contrast to this shot.
10 January 2023 at 10:30
Amila said…
This is a great capture. And it is good to see that there are no people around.
10 January 2023 at 18:38
local alien said…
It does look quiet. Time for you to relax, a little
10 January 2023 at 23:19
Graham Edwards said…
Most, but not all, of my times in Greymouth were in the rain and so people were hiding anyway.
11 January 2023 at 05:40
Tom said…
...when we vacationed in Maui, the locals had a love, hate relationship for the tourists.
11 January 2023 at 07:05
Pisi Prkl said…
You live in a ghost town you do. Most of times there´s nobody in your photos. I don´t like crowds anyways so it´s fine by me. Nice and quiet scenery, I like it.
11 January 2023 at 14:13
Tanya Breese said…
Wow! Not a soul in sight! I lived most of my life in a tourist city (San Diego)…I know it can get to be a bit much lol
12 January 2023 at 17:05
magiceye said…
Tourists bring in the moolah!
13 January 2023 at 17:06
Veronica Lee said…
Not a big fan of crowds. I like it when there are no people around.

Have a great weekend, Amy!
13 January 2023 at 17:26
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