As I was standing somewhere near either View or Tennyson Street, just a stone's throw away from The Octagon, it struck me that there are some unique views of Dunedin’s city centre to be found. If you’re prepared to walk up hills that is. You see, while it doesn’t have a cluttered skyline made up of buildings that light up like a Christmas Tree at night, the small and compact CBD can be viewed from some quirky vantage points if you’re in for a walk! John's Blog https://fromasmallcity.nz/ The latest print price guide: https://bit.ly/3oLw9OI
As I wander thro' each charter'd street, near where the Toitu quietly does flow. And mark the clock with seven chimes, The day-lights peeks, the day-light grows. (Words adapted from William Blake’s poem London) Check out my daily blog from a small city. https://fromasmallcity.nz/ To purchase email john@caswellimages.com
After I got home, I conducted a little research. I had driven past the tiny Island hundreds of times, yet not once given it a second thought. So, I decided to change all that. With the aid of my computer and the trusty search engine called Google, it took me all of 30 seconds to discover the tiny island is called Pudding Island or. I also discovered that back around 1900 it was a popular place for day picnics. Until, some careless visitors started a fire which destroyed much of the vegetation. In response, the government protected the island under the Scenery Preservation Act and replanted over a 1000 plants. Check out my daily blog from a small city. https://fromasmallcity.nz/ To purchase email john@caswellimages.com
