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1/11/19

traveling the backroads again





The Awakino Post office has been transformed into accommodations. 


I have no idea what this used to be but am open to ideas.    Thanks Jeff from Taken for Granted for identifying this as a steam traction engine. That makes sense as they dot the countryside.


Living in the house (white dot) in the middle of the photo wouldn't hurt my feelings a bit. :)


I'm not sure why, but this ending to one long dirt road freaked me out a little bit.
I guess it was because the next road wasn't immediately apparent.

17 comments:

  1. JimJan 11, 2019, 1:40:00 PM

    Good shots.

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  2. RoseJan 11, 2019, 2:49:00 PM

    It sure wouldn't hurt my feelings to live anywhere there...oh, my, i so love that 7th shot. Well, lets just say it is very interesting to me...

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  3. Taken For GrantedJan 11, 2019, 4:59:00 PM

    My guess is that the rusty machine in your photo is the wheels and boiler of a steam traction engine. Not sure who manufactured it as most of the piping, flywheel, and cylinders are long gone. But it makes for a great photo. Your series is terrific.

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  4. Taken For GrantedJan 11, 2019, 5:13:00 PM

    That steam traction engine could be a Davey, Paxman & Co from Colchester, England.

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  5. Margaret Birding For PleasureJan 11, 2019, 9:47:00 PM

    I always find travelling on back road more exciting and unpredictable and I love the rusty old engine Betty. Have a a great weekend

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  6. UppalJan 11, 2019, 9:55:00 PM

    An interesting varied template of pictures!

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  7. LeaJan 12, 2019, 3:21:00 AM

    Magnificent views, especially the first one!
    Great bird photo, too!
    Have a wonderful weekend!

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  8. Out on the prairieJan 12, 2019, 10:48:00 AM

    Always impressive to see such nice pics. The mountain shots makes me want to be there more and ,more

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  9. Spare Parts and PicsJan 12, 2019, 10:49:00 AM

    Back roads are the best! A beautiful series of photos with a wonderful rural/country feel to them.

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  10. kiwikidJan 12, 2019, 10:53:00 AM

    Love your back roads photos, why would a stram engine we way out on a country back road? Road construction, gold exploration, some kind of farm equipment? Makes you think.

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  11. Mikael BergmanJan 13, 2019, 12:09:00 AM

    so beautiful
    like the landscape hills

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  12. diane bJan 13, 2019, 1:15:00 AM

    Love the Awakino Post Office. Looks a nice place to stay. Lovely countryside.

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  13. Pisi PrklJan 13, 2019, 6:07:00 AM

    The post office looks so nice. Me like.

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  14. Debbie D. Jan 13, 2019, 11:55:00 AM

    Nice to meet you, Betty and thanks for stopping by The Doglady's Den! ☺ I've never been to your part of the world but would love to see it, one day. Your photos are adding to my interest. Lovely and rustic. Cheers!

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  15. KBJan 13, 2019, 1:09:00 PM

    Gorgeous

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  16. AmyJan 13, 2019, 5:17:00 PM

    That's quite a view, I feel sorry for the little old shack, I'm sure it was someone's loving house at one time.

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  17. JibberjabberukJan 15, 2019, 1:19:00 AM

    I love the little library. Makes me wonder what sort of books are in there.

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