Devonport, New Zealand was our first ‘excursion’ on our two-month-long trip ‘down under.’ We were awed by the quaint architecture and the friendly people. What we discovered almost immediately was that people in New Zealand are far more friendly than we tend to be in the US. It’s a sad commentary on our American culture, but it was a common lesson throughout our journey in New … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – Saying goodbye to Devonport New Zealand
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Friday Fotos – Devonport New Zealand from a different view
The first thing we did after getting off the ferry was to take a walk. Our path took us along the waterfront and to a point where there was a lookout across the water to a different part of Devonport. The photo barely does the day justice, but the blend of blue skies and clouds, gentle breezes, and calm seas were very relaxing. Devonport is actually composed of two volcanoes, … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – Devonport New Zealand from a different view
Friday Fotos – For all the writers out there
Strolling through the streets of Devonport, we crossed in front of a boutique stationery store. I was immediately struck by the elegance of the display and the attention to detail. The white lettering and white desk were in stark contrast to the black antique Smith-Corona Junior typewriter. The display conjured up images of writers toiling away, typing away while they cursed … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – For all the writers out there
Friday Fotos – downtown Devonport New Zealand has great architecture
Here’s another look at downtown Devonport New Zealand. Taking the ferry over to Devonport was one of the first things we did after arriving in Auckland. We were not disappointed—fabulous architecture in the downtown area, a beautiful park, and great ice cream at Tip Top! Sadly, we learned the local ice cream company had been sold to a conglomerate and was no longer based in New … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – downtown Devonport New Zealand has great architecture
Friday Fotos – the iconic Sydney Opera House
On our first day in Sydney, we took a tour of the iconic Sydney Opera House. The original budget of this majestic building was seven million dollars, and the projected timeline was three years. Instead, it took 15 years to build the Sydney Opera House at a cost of $105 million. All of that money came from private donations. The sad part is that due to a change in government, … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – the iconic Sydney Opera House