For Sale

Greytown, Wairarapa, NZ, April 2012: The long-derelict former Greytown Hospital is up for sale. Buildings on the historic 1.5 hectare site date back to 1890 and followed the old Florence Nightingale open-ward plan. Most of the asbestos has now been removed and the main building earthquake strengthened. The hospital (which closed in 1995) had originally been planned to get revamped into a function and accomodation complex. The current owners though have now decided to sell-  it could be yours for around 600 grand…   I jumped the fence for a closer look/shoot and out of curiosity tried the front door-  it opened- inviting me in for a look inside…     Panasonic Lumix FH20

Stonehenge

Wairarapa, New Zealand, today: Stonehenge Aotearoa” is a modern interpretation of Stonehenge. It differs obviously in many ways, but is similar to what a “perfect” version of Stonehenge would have been if built in this part of the world- albeit in concrete moulding…  Canon EOS 30D/18-55is

Haunted House

Wairarapa, New Zealand, today:  Saw this derelict house whilst driving around the Wairarapa. It was hard to miss, sitting up high on a barren hill. It kind of reminds me of the house in Hitchcock’s “Psycho”, or the “House on Haunted Hill”. Whether it’s actually haunted or not I don’t know-  but it sure looks the part…  Canon EOS 30D/18-55is