December...
It's still warm enough on a sunny day for coffee by the sea
The streets are merry and bright
Even at night
And alive with the piped sound of Christmas carols
The Central
'Mayoral Square'
Down one end of the harbour winter works are under way. Sewage pipes are being replaced.
The road is closed but the works hopefully will be completed over the winter months
Better now than midsummer
Bundles of nets all along the waterfront are wrapped against the elements till spring
The little boat is decorated with flags for the festive season
It is the tradition here to decorate boats at Christmas and New Year
All the yachts which make up the
'Greek Sails' flotilla are tied up to the wharf for winter refurbishment
All so merry and bright. 🤩
ReplyDeleteI've only been downtown once after dark. Marvellous. Houses, cafes, everything was festooned with lights
DeleteUpgrading the sewer pipes, does that mean you can now flush the paper down? Or do you currently do that ?
ReplyDeleteIt all looks very festive
Nope, it still all goes in the basket provided. I think they'll have to replace all the side pipes too connecting to houses
Delete39 deg in Perth on Christmas Eve and forecast 41 for Christmas Day.
ReplyDelete41o? No thanks. Been there done that...... for this year lol
DeleteYou'll definitely need a party round the pool
The pohutakawa were early here this year. They look lovely with the Jacaranda.
ReplyDeleteThe jacaranda are amazing. I remember their vibrant colour all along the streets of Te Puke.
DeleteLovely photos, hope the sewage works is done on time. Cool day for us tomorrow just 17 deg C forecast but heading up to the 30's for the weekend. Love the pohutukawa, lots in flower around Mt Maunganui at present (I see from photos) Happy Christmas to you and your family and all the best for the coming year.
ReplyDeleteMerry Xmas to you too. I hope the temps rise a little for you. It's about 17o here today and pouring with rain.
DeleteI love seeing pics of the pohutukawas. Gorgeous
We had thought that our nearby roadworks were finished, but (Whoopie) another lot have returned, dug a huge hole in the road again, and gone on holiday. Every day a new surprise!
ReplyDeleteWhy do roadworks seem to be never ending. Ours will be going on for months, maybe years. They've only done a small part of the harbour
DeleteWe are planning on visiting Poros next September so I enjoy seeing your photos.
ReplyDeleteGreat 👍👍👍
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