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I don't know where these people were going but I'd say they probably had come off the Tranz Alpine from Christchurch to Greymouth. Speaking of travel, our flights and accommodation for our trip to Auckland in November have been booked. I'm looking forward to it big time. I grew up in Auckland and lived there for 25 years before moving north for another 25 years. It will be good to see family, friends and old familiar haunts especially the central city.

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

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magiceye said…
Travel is always exciting!
25 July 2023 at 12:29
The Happy Whisk said…
Sounds like a wonderful trip you planned.
25 July 2023 at 12:50
roentare said…
Enjoy your holidays. Seems hard work there
25 July 2023 at 17:21
Andy said…
Keep us up to date on your trip to Auckland... please. ✈
25 July 2023 at 21:48
NCSue said…
I have a trip coming in September and am looking forward to travelling although there's also a bit of concern about airport craziness! I hope you enjoy your journey.
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25 July 2023 at 23:13
s.c said…
Doesn't look like winter now.
26 July 2023 at 01:16
Sharon said…
Sounds like you have a great trip planned. It's always fun to visit the old 'haunts'.
26 July 2023 at 02:24
Bill said…
It will be nice to see friends and family and the changes since you left.
26 July 2023 at 05:34
Klara said…
yeeeey for you and your travel arrangements!
26 July 2023 at 06:43
Sallie (FullTime-Life) said…
Fun trip coming up! Your street photography is really good Amy -- I'm never happy with my efforts at it.
26 July 2023 at 09:22
Tom said…
...since Covid, we don't travel like we used to.
26 July 2023 at 10:26
Veronica Lee said…
I am excited for you!

Hugs and blessings, Amy
26 July 2023 at 17:58
William Kendall said…
I may travel in the fall.
28 July 2023 at 12:10
Tigger's Mum said…
We hope you enjoy a 'holiday' in the big smoke.
30 July 2023 at 19:11
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