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Continue reading →: Reuben DotDotDot at the Busker ParkThis is acrobat Reuben DotDotDot performing at the Busker Park as part of the Busker’s Festival. He’s on what is called a Chinese Pole and it is being held up by volunteers from the audience. It started raining and the wind come up towards the end of his act, but…
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Continue reading →: Hanmer Street
This is the view looking towards Avonside Drive from Hanmer Street. It has some lovely landscaping on this street and the view is very pleasant.
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Continue reading →: This Walk Can’t Talk
Spotted on St Asaph Street. Walls can’t talk, but I guess if it could it might say ‘I’m very supportive…”.
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Continue reading →: Nelson Mandela Street Art on Colombo Street
Spotted on Colombo Street as part of a larger mural.
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Continue reading →: Knuck ‘n’ Futz Buskers in the Restart MallThe is the Knuck ‘n’ Futz busking duo (Nate Cooper and Rick Good on the banjo). I caught there act today in the Restart Mall. You can learn more about them at World Busker Festival website. I felt sorry for all of the performers today – it hit 32 degrees…
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Continue reading →: Dinner at the Valley Inn, Heathcote
This is the Valley Inn in Heathcote. I last featured it on the blog a couple of years ago, so thought it was time to put another blog post up, as I had dinner there tonight and the seafood platter was perfect. I highly recommend it! I love how there…
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Continue reading →: Water Balls at the Busker Park, Hagley Park
The Busker Festival is back, and it’s in Hagley Park again (which is named Busker Park for the festival). I caught a few acts today but just had my cellphone on me, so didn’t take photos of the performers, but this attraction caught my eye. The water balls look like…
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Continue reading →: Railway Station at Ferrymead Park
This railway station is just down the line from the Ferrymead Heritage Park and it’s used by the steam trains that operate from the park.
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Continue reading →: Stone Cross from the Holy Trinity Church in Avonside
This is the cross from above the north door of the old church. The church has been demolished due to earthquake damage. The church grounds have a lovely old cemetery which I have never been to until today. It looks like a very peaceful spot.
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Continue reading →: William Guise Brittan Historical Garden
There are dinosaurs lurking in this garden! It’s located on the corner of Fitzgerald Avenue and Avonside Drive.
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Continue reading →: A novel addition to a Mailbox
Spotted this mailbox on one of my walks around Mt Pleasant. It certainly caught my attention and is worthy of a pun!
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Continue reading →: Street Art Mural on the Canterbury Museum Wall
This mural by Roa, can be seen on the side of the Canterbury Museum building. It’s rather impressive and very fitting for the museum. The work is part of the Rise Street Art festival.
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