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This is another one from a year ago of the surburb "Devonport" on Auckland's north shore. 2 weeks ago I posted about the restaurant "Vondel" which is at the bottom of this main road into town. There is an old theatre up the top of the road, not sure if it still gets used or not but most the street is full of old buildings from when the town was first populated. When I was in my early 20s I worked in this town as a legal typist for lawyers and I use to spend my lunchtimes browsing the shops.

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Lydia C. Lee said…
Gentle reminder that #Favouritefotos is for post 2 or more years old, (#Allseasons is for any post with something 'seasonal' and #Xmaslinky is for Christmas themed posts.)
14 December 2024 at 08:30
Lydia C. Lee said…
I didn't get to Devonport. I am keen to get back to NZ and explore a bit more. I had such a great time but with only a full day, it was hard to limit what to see!
14 December 2024 at 08:32
Fun60 said…
The view must bring back lots of memories for you.
14 December 2024 at 08:43
Bill said…
A revisit to a place where you lived must have been interesting.
14 December 2024 at 08:54
Yogi♪♪♪ said…
Love to see a downtown with lots of shops. Many of the smaller towns here have empty storefronts dating from when Walmart built in the outskirts of smaller towns putting everybody else out of business.
14 December 2024 at 11:54
Tom said…
...this looks like a busy street.
14 December 2024 at 12:06
roentare said…
I worked in Davenport hospital few years ago. The town is rather quiet.
14 December 2024 at 12:16
magiceye said…
Nice street capture.
14 December 2024 at 14:53
Tigger's Mum said…
Devon port looms as though it still has a nice 'town' feel about it despite being just over the water from Auckland.
14 December 2024 at 21:55
Paspii said…
Nice small town vibes.
14 December 2024 at 23:29
Sharon said…
This looks like a great place for browsing in the shops.
15 December 2024 at 04:38
Veronica Lee said…
Love this glimpse of Devonport! It must be nostalgic for you, remembering your time there.
15 December 2024 at 17:46
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