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Napier

 


Photo taken last time we visited Napier which was about 3 years ago I think from memory. This was down one of the little quiet spots in town, which is full of 1930s art deco buildings. This one shows one of the national cell phone companies in New Zealand which is 2 degrees. We have quite a few companies, but this is one of the larger popular ones along with Spark and One (Vodafone). They all have different quirks and ways of doing things - this one isn't for me.

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Lydia C. Lee said…
Empty street scene. #WeekendReflection
6 April 2024 at 09:11
roentare said…
That design and blue colour splash are nostalgic
6 April 2024 at 10:10
Fun60 said…
I like the greenery between the buildings.
6 April 2024 at 20:18
Tom said…
...such a lovely setting.
7 April 2024 at 00:12
Sharon said…
1930's art deco buildings....just my thing. I'd enjoy a walk around here.
7 April 2024 at 03:47
James said…
Sounds like a nice place for a walk.
7 April 2024 at 08:03
Margaret Birding For Pleasure said…
Amy I have been to Napier many moons ago so thanks for the memory this photo brought back Have a lovely week ahead.
7 April 2024 at 12:52
Margaret Birding For Pleasure said…
Amy I have been to Napier many moons ago so thanks for the memory this photo brought back Have a lovely week ahead.
7 April 2024 at 12:53
Jim said…
Looks nice and clean. And, Amy, just why don't you like them? We have AT&T, they are very large too. And sometimes they go off.
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7 April 2024 at 13:49
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