The Symonds Street and Karangahape Ridge are part of a walking route that Maoris used to reach Manukau Harbour. It was known to them as Te Ara o Karangahape, the path of Karangahape. It was in use then, long before Queen Streen was laid out by the early surveyors.
These photos were taken on September 23, 2017. I had come into the city because I wanted to buy bread from Pandoro and to visit a Scandavavian Deli I had heard is located just a few yards off K' Road. I did both that Saturday morning. The weather was cooperating and I enjoyed my stroll along this famous bit of Auckland.
K' Road has some interesting architecture And some interesting inhabitants.
Ahh, The Third Eye. Maybe I look at it with my slightly suspicious 65 year-old eyes now, but I remember Jeanne and I going to another The Third Eye in Marquette Michigan 40-odd years ago. It was a coffee shop that featured poetry readings. We sat at upended giant wooden spools that originally held power line cable.
There are generally a few street people begging along Auckland's streets. They have been without exception polite and non-threatening. I can't say the same thing for some of those I've experienced in some American cities.
Here is the store I was looking for. It's just off K' Road. It doesn't have nearly the amount of product that the Russian deli in Newmarket does, but it was interesting. I'll take Jeanne there some time.
It's about 65 today. A good day to take some pictures.
Nothing special to see here. Just a neat old building and some palms.
Cannabis is not legal here, but a few stores like this are around.
I noticed that I welcomed the shade as I stepped into it along this side of the street. It was getting warm in the sun.
This is a bridge over the motorway. Somebody was selling inexpensive shirts along it today.
The view from the bridge. The red road is a bike path that winds it's way above both the other routes.
Lots of cafes, bistros, and combinations of the two along here.
Its age is showing.
Catering to a range of budgets I guess. The Haka Hotel and the Haka Logde for backpackers.
I took three shots at this Indian Restaurant. I think it is beautiful in there.
Look at that stairway.
And look at that wall and the curved stained-glass window. Wow.
Just another corner cafe and palm trees.
I've read that the city council has supported developing businesses along K' Road that are family friendly. This is one of those I think.
As you can see, families are using this area of trendy shops and restaurants.
The view from the bottom of a stairway leading to St. Kevin's Arcade, reflecting K' Road's love of art.
Poynton Terrace overlooking the walkway to Myer's Park.
Whether or not your idea of goodtimes is having a drink in a bar, I definitely had a good time showing you this historic part of Auckland. I have a link below that shows a tiimelapse video from various places along K' Road. It does a much better job than my few pictures have of showing it to you. Take a look.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DPwQnXowvo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DPwQnXowvo
I'd have to agree with you that K Road has some interesting architecture, and colorful shops and destinations. Who'd of thunk of a pink bike path? Some of those old buildings with balconies on the 2nd floor really do invoke a 'classic' red-light district like in New Orleans but it seems that there's a lot of work being done to overturn that reputation.
ReplyDeleteI especially like the Indian restaurant with the awesome staircase and stained glass window. And the stairs at the arcade are neat too. You could have a sequel to your previous blog entry about stairs!
As always thanks for sharing your unique adventures with us!
Thanks for your comments.
ReplyDeleteActually, I do have a sequel in mind regarding K' Road, but that'll wait until I get back there and do some research.
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