Orewa Library

I am a BIG library fan, I've found many treasures over the years in books I've taken out. This library in Orewa I thought was extra special, it's not often they have free books you can take home with you. 

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Valet

One from the last time we were in Westport along the busy main street full of shops.  There are so many shops I want to explore next time I go back there.

It's been a very busy week here. I've recently discovered that the supermarket I work in now stocks frozen Okra. I've been trying to buy it here ever since I tried it in Fiji a few years ago, it makes a nice change from the average vegetables.  

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St Margaret's Presbyterian

This is one of the busiest roads in Auckland linking both Takapuna, Belmont and Devonport together as being the main link through. Last time we were there B had stopped the car to buy a drink in on of the local dairies so I used the brief time to get this photo of a boy on a scooter waiting for traffic and a woman walking with her handbag. 

Do you see that sign to the left advertising energy drinks? Those are extremely popular here and I'm sure people know all the chemicals that go into them but most aren't bothered. Not my thing...

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Cafe Eutopia

Within our trip up to the north island recently we stopped into Kaiwaka after having lunch with my parents to meet an old friend Liz aka the Mad Bush Farmer for coffee at this local gem named "Cafe Eutopia".

The building took 5 years to complete was originally hand crafted by by local residents Marijke and Robert, along with their sons and volunteers. 

The interior after we came through the entrance. You can see alot of the sculptured artwork.

Looks like they are usually very busy, mind you this was a very hot Spring day.

The outside of the building and into the courtyard. Not only do they serve coffee but also vegan, vegetarian and organic food. 

The old man, B waiting for our coffee to come out after we ordered it. Luckily we managed to find a table with an umbrella as it wasn't pleasant sitting in the hot sun.

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Under the bridge

At the intersection of Fanshawe Street, Sturdee Street and Customs Street East in Auckland City is this overpass bridge which leads to the viaduct and waterfront. 

Photo taken between 1920-1929 Auckland Libraries Heritage Images Collection

Underneath nearby is the old Auckland City Council Tepid Baths which is a public indoor pool complex. It opened in 1914 on a site that had previously been used by a small drydock. In the first 2 baths the baths attracted 30,000 visitors but in 2010 it closed for major renovations including structural issues and re-opened in 2012. 

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Walking

Photo taken in Orewa, Auckland - November 2023

Because I work nights it's not often that I get out for a morning walk it's nice to the see what's happening and what people are up to. 

I forgot my pair of jandals so I ended up buying another pair from one of the local shops. These are something that most people in New Zealand wear throughout the year. Such a classic Kiwi icon.

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Christ Church, Waiwera

Just outside of Auckland and Orewa is this little seaside town of Waiwera. Once upon a time there use to be the thermal resort which has now been demolished. This little church is right next to the beach. Christ Church was built in 1914 as a private chapel by Major John Whitney and then gifted to the Auckland Anglican Diocese in 1915. It is still being used today with regular services being held.

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