Question - What is the most well-know Art Deco city in the world?
One of the most important, though, surely must be Napier which in 2007 was nominated as a World Heritage Site.
Many of the locals are ahead of the game walking round town splendidly attired in 1930s garb which would have looked good in any episode of Poirot.
Pleasant two-hour afternoon drive to overnight stop of Lake Taupo with its spectacular views up to the mountains.
Distressed to learn on arrival of England's cricket thrashing by New Zealand back in Wellington where new depths appear to have been plumbed.
Our evening plan had been to watch the second of the two innings on TV but it was all done and dusted around tea time.
As it happens our motel has no link to sky TV so we would not have been able to see it any case.
Did manage to tune into latest round of New Zealand superman rural-style where one of the rounds comprised speed sheep-shearing.
Best of the day? 46 seconds to do two!
After the 1931 earthquake and subsequent fires had left the city completely devastated and the buildings of the centre needed to be rebuilt completely, the decision was to create a city in the latest architectural fashion - Art Deco.
Some of the city was part of the sea bed before the earthquake, but was uplifted by over two metres to add to the area of the city. We saw the aftermath of the Christchurch earthquakes recently, but the situation in Napier must have been far worse.
The city now makes much of its heritage and the buildings are well maintained, including exterior paintwork. The frontages are amazing and the variety of colours really shows them off well.
There are beautiful flower bed displays along the front and in the parks, including one of my favourites, water lilies.
In fact, Napier is also a port and the area is apparently the largest wool centre in the Southern Hemisphere. It is also well known for apples, pears, peaches, nectarines, soft fruit and vines, and there was evidence of all of these on our drive away from the city to Taupo.
Saw this notice while out for a walk this evening to locate a convenience store for a few provisions.
Home killing service?
Really?
The day began with a pre-breakfast swim in Mike and Lorraine's pool - a real boost for both Dave and me - and possibly will end with one as our motel is located only a couple of minutes from the shores of Lake Taupo.
Smart Deco
Napier is known for its Art Deco and plenty of events are planned for the annual celebration of its renown this weekend.
Many of the locals are ahead of the game walking round town splendidly attired in 1930s garb which would have looked good in any episode of Poirot.
Pleasant two-hour afternoon drive to overnight stop of Lake Taupo with its spectacular views up to the mountains.
Distressed to learn on arrival of England's cricket thrashing by New Zealand back in Wellington where new depths appear to have been plumbed.
Our evening plan had been to watch the second of the two innings on TV but it was all done and dusted around tea time.
As it happens our motel has no link to sky TV so we would not have been able to see it any case.
Did manage to tune into latest round of New Zealand superman rural-style where one of the rounds comprised speed sheep-shearing.
Best of the day? 46 seconds to do two!
Really interesting, everyone i know who's been says New Zealand is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI admire your positivity, wanting to watch England play 1 day cricket is above and beyond the call of duty.
Keep up the good work.