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Spring

 


There are a few blossoms blooming around town - this is one of the busy roads through Greymouth.

Just on the side of the road is this little park with a bench seat looking out over the river behind it.



And looking in the opposite direction is the fire station, retirement home, one of the 2 local high schools, one of the 2 supermarkets in town and a barber shop.




This plaque nearby is a memorial to those who were killed in the Pike River Mine explosion which sadlly occurred on the 19th November 2010. There is a movie about to come out about this event featuring New Zealanders Melanie Lynskey and Robyn Malcolm.

Linking up with Tuesday Treasures, Happy Tuesdays and Wordless Wednesday.

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Marie Smith said…
Spring is in bloom there. Enjoy!
7 October 2025 at 11:03
Jan K. alias Afanja said…
A beautiful photo series that clearly shows that spring is in the air where you are.
7 October 2025 at 22:13
s.c said…
Geeft een goed beeld van de omgeving. Leuk.
8 October 2025 at 02:01
NCSue said…
Enjoy your springtime! We are cooling down on the up-side of the globe.
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8 October 2025 at 02:54
Sandee said…
It's fall here and we're happy about that. I'll be thrilled when spring arrives next year. All the seasons are special, but spring and fall are my favorites. Beautiful shots. Enjoy.

Thank you for joining the Happy Tuesday Blog Hop.

Have a fabulous Happy Tuesday. ♥
8 October 2025 at 03:38
Tom said…
...spring is always a treasure!
8 October 2025 at 03:44
Betty J. Crow said…
My favorite season. Enjoy! We're getting ready for winter. :(
8 October 2025 at 05:57
local alien said…
Everything looks so well looked after. Beautiful
8 October 2025 at 06:23
Tigger's Mum said…
That all looks so civilized. I'm beginning to crave a bit of order and civilization.
8 October 2025 at 08:10
DB Stewart said…
I've seen the trailer for this film...extra interested now.
8 October 2025 at 10:57
Iris Flavia said…
So nice to join Spring like this. Here still green but cold.
Sad about that desaster... Wonder how that movie would go. We had one here, too, also documented in a movie but they focused on the saved ones, called it "The Miracle of Lengede".
9 October 2025 at 03:19
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