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It's not often I get to Devonport on Auckland's North Shore as there are 2 ways to get there. One is by ferry from the opposite side which is the city and the other is to brave the traffic through Takapuna, Belmont and Bayswater. 

This angle is down the bottom end near the wharf and ocean but when we turned right to drive back up the hill, I was able to see where I use to work back in the early 1990s before we moved up north. I use to get 2 buses from home, one to Takapuna and the other one would take me here where I worked part time for 2 lawyers. It was good to see so many of the old buildings are still there.

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Yogi♪♪♪ said…
I enjoy visiting places I used to live or work.
2 March 2024 at 06:08
roentare said…
It is looking quite peaceful
2 March 2024 at 11:51
Tom said…
...that intersection looks confusing.
2 March 2024 at 12:09
Iris Flavia said…
Always happy to see old buildings being kept!
2 March 2024 at 16:19
Jim said…
I am glad you got to go, Amy. The first place, a watch factory, where I had a real job has been given to the University of Nebraska for their expansion effort. I would like to go there again, it was a six story building which they may still be using. Dunno.
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2 March 2024 at 18:28
Jim said…
Good reflection post.
2 March 2024 at 18:43
magiceye said…
Interesting street photo.
2 March 2024 at 19:09
Graham Edwards said…
The one thing I can really remember about driving in Auckland was an incredible traffic jamb on a motorway. On most of the rest of my visits I drove to a friend's and she did all the rest of the driving.
2 March 2024 at 21:38
Tigger's Mum said…
Decades since I was anywhere near that end of the country and am surprised (and pleased) to see it hasn't all disappeared under modern glass and steel.
3 March 2024 at 01:00
Sharon said…
I love the street view!
3 March 2024 at 04:58
James said…
Looks like a nice place to take pictures. I like the buildings.
4 March 2024 at 12:32
William Kendall said…
I like that view.
9 March 2024 at 12:08
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