DREAMY DEVONPORT DAYS
Whether it's a half day, a full day, or an extended stay, there's so much to see and experience in Devonport. Devonport is rich in heritage. It has stunning beaches, military history, sweeping views, boutique shops and delightful eateries. It's unlike any other place in Auckland. I fell in love with this small seaside village as an immigrant and made it my mission to make this my home. Come with me today as I share a day in dreamy, delightful Devonport with my little granddaughter.
Not far from my little apartment sits this dreamy bus stop nestled into the hillside of Church street. It is a definite must photo stop. Maddy simply could not wait to have her photo taken here.
A short walk down from the bus stop in Church Street is the Devonport Museum. The Devonport Museum specialises in memorabilia, photographs and records pertaining primarily to the history of Devonport and is really a delightful treasure trove. Maddy and I are fascinated by the Victorian toys 🧸, the old farm tools, the Victorian clothing and the way children are invited to play with everything, yes, even the old piano and organ.
Up the hill from there and turning left towards the village centre, we are just in time for the Mass in Saint Frances de Sales at midday. The original church building was a small wooden structure which had been commissioned by Bishop Pompallier in 1866. It was barged across the harbour and erected on the current site in 1893. In 1919 a second and larger building, of Gothic Revival design, was erected over the old chapel.
The baptism of our beloved grandchild in Saint Frances de Sales
By late afternoon we make our way back home along the beautiful esplanade. What a dreamy, delightful Devonport day ... a double delight for me because of the little hand holding mine and a little person calling me "Ouma". How good is God ... always and always good!
