Dawdling

 


Photo taken at the top end of Mackey Street in town last Summer of a backpacker staring at her phone. We get alot of tourists here, backpacking seems to be a bit of a cheaper option when people stay in hostels.

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Comments

Marie Smith said…
Oh to be young and backpacking!
26 July 2025 at 07:38
MELODY JACOB said…
That's a classic street scene, perfectly capturing a moment of modern life even amidst a picturesque setting. It's interesting how, despite being in a new environment, many still find themselves drawn to their screens. Backpacking certainly offers a different kind of travel experience, and it's clear your town sees its share of adventurers.
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26 July 2025 at 07:42
Lydia C. Lee said…
She looks lost. We all know that stance, peering intently at the map! #WeekendReflection
26 July 2025 at 08:57
James said…
I'm thinking about trading my suitcase for a backpack.
26 July 2025 at 10:18
Bill said…
Nice street shot.
26 July 2025 at 10:52
roentare said…
It’s always interesting to see how backpackers blend modern travel with timeless exploration
26 July 2025 at 11:11
Tom said…
...DAWDLING is a word that I DON"T hear much anymore.
26 July 2025 at 13:27
Iris Flavia said…
We stayed in a hostel once (Australia/Sydney). We shared the upper bunk-bed as the others all were very drunk. Ingo is 1,84m.... From then on we slept in the car. That was back in the day. Reckon this is not allowed anymore, at least not in/near cities. These days you gotta be "rich enough", sad...
26 July 2025 at 21:28
Jan K. alias Afanja said…
Nice shot. It's been about 50 years ago since I went hitchhiking through Europe.
26 July 2025 at 21:36
Tigger's Mum said…
How did we ever survive travelling around without mobile phones?
26 July 2025 at 21:41
DawnTreader said…
What on earth did we (backpackers/tourists) do before mobile phones?? (I can hardly remember any more!)
27 July 2025 at 04:02
DB Stewart said…
I hope she found her way without too much trouble.
27 July 2025 at 06:04
Paspii said…
Looking for a Hostel on her phone?
27 July 2025 at 06:22
magiceye said…
Beautiful street candid capture.
27 July 2025 at 13:17
Betty J. Crow said…
I've never stayed at a hostel, but it always sounded like a great way to travel. Nice D.
28 July 2025 at 03:43
Jim said…
Hi Amy, been a while since I pocked my head in here. Your post was very intenteresting, I've never backpacker and never ever even seen a hostel. I grew up on a farm, didn't travel except pull the trailer down from Nebraska to Missouri to get some fence posts. And I did not know that New Zealand had a gold rush. Bad aren't I?
28 July 2025 at 09:38
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