Napier

Final stop on the road trip was Napier. In 1931 an earthquake flattened most of the city with ensuing fires causing more damage. Out of the ashes blossomed a planned Art Deco gem. With the town fearful of further quakes nothing rose higher than 2 stories. From Bluff Hill there is a view over the beach and Marine Parade:


More logs!:


A modern sculpture on the seafront:

The A&B building:

NZ flora atop Bluff Hill:

Church and fountain:

Some of the Art Deco facades - at ground level changed to modern shop fronts:




Lots of lovely wooden houses with decks and shady trees, perfect for the warm climate:




On Marine Parade, plenty of benches to relax on and watch the world go by:



Off for weekend hike with the Wellinton Tramping Club this weekend, forecast not great, but hopefully some photos to follow!