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This has been the extent of our Spring skies mostly so far this month - constant gray. The whole country has had rain and thunderstorms forecasted this week except the West Coast.  I was driving to town last week and had to stop at the lights to let the Tranzalpine Train go through to drop passengers off at the station. - it always looks like a very popular ride that runs from Christchurch to Greymouth and back.

Linking up with Skywatch Friday and Tom's signs.

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local alien said…
It does look more winter than spring there. I have seen many programmes on the TranzAlpine. It looks like a terrific trip. Great views, company and food!
19 September 2024 at 20:45
s.c said…
The name of that train has a kind of Swiss connection.
19 September 2024 at 22:12
Tom said…
...I wish you sunny skies.
19 September 2024 at 22:57
Tigger's Mum said…
That is a great train journey.
19 September 2024 at 23:04
Iris Flavia said…
The windows look strange? Do they have a special coating?
Wish you sunny days soon.
20 September 2024 at 03:20
Bill said…
We had sunny skies now for the past two days. I love to travel on trains, they are so relaxing.
20 September 2024 at 06:42
At Home In New Zealand said…
Being able to ride the TranzAlpine would be an experience. I've seen pictures of some of the scenery they pass through - stunning! :)
20 September 2024 at 07:09
doodles n daydreams said…
Our skies have been pretty much the same this week but last week fooled us into thinking spring proper had arrived! Temps in the high teens.
20 September 2024 at 16:08
Graham Edwards said…
I'm sad that I never managed that ride.
22 September 2024 at 19:57
Sallie (FullTime-Life) said…
Reminds me of my long ago childhood and before color film!
25 September 2024 at 14:05
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