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Claire Matthews
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Head of School of Accountancy, Economics and Finance @ Massey Business School (NZ). Interested in personal finance, including payments and retirement. Occasional comment on sport & politics. Opinions are my own.
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A cluster of red bottlebrush flowers. #DailyWalkPic 18/11/25
A bunch of red bottlebrush flowers
December 1, 2025 at 7:52 AM
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A different coloured camellia. #DailyWalkPic 17/11/25
A group of red and white camellia flowers
December 1, 2025 at 7:48 AM
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Hard to see, but there are sheep in the paddock which is unusual as it is usually cattle. #DailyWalkPic 16/11/25
A group of sheep in the paddock in the distance.
December 1, 2025 at 7:45 AM
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The last of the cherry blossom 🌸 #DailyWalkPic 15/11/25
A single pink cherry blossom flower.
December 1, 2025 at 7:40 AM
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A new factory sign appeared while I was away. #DailyWalkPic 14/11/25
A sign directing visitors to the factory entrance.
December 1, 2025 at 7:37 AM
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Laps around the house have an opportunity to admire the roses. #DailyWalkPic 13/11/25
Large pink roses on a bush.
December 1, 2025 at 7:33 AM
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The new St John ambulance station has progressed well while I was away. #DailyWalkPic 12/11/25
A new building behind a fence.
December 1, 2025 at 7:30 AM
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Taxis galore! #DailyWalkPic 11/11/25
Red and white Hong Kong taxis waiting for an opportunity to collect a passenger.
November 11, 2025 at 8:03 AM
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Monday’s walk was somewhat limited. This is in the hotel foyer. It’s only November - why is there so much Christmas stuff around? #DailyWalkPic 10/11/25
A large Christmas tree covered in gold lights and a red ribbon.
November 11, 2025 at 7:41 AM
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Sunday’s walk was in the afternoon around Shenyang’s (small) Forbidden City. #DailyWalkPic 09/11/2025
Two red typical Chinese-style buildings with a courtyard in front.
November 10, 2025 at 4:18 AM
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Door curtains like this seem very common in Shenyang. I think it’s due to the cold. #DailyWalkPic 08/11/25
Aqua-coloured padded curtains in parts that cover the door entrance.
November 8, 2025 at 1:22 AM
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Found in the departure gates area of Seoul airport. There were two of them, and they interacted with people who went past the sensor. #DailyWalkPic 07/11/25
A large baby’s head with moveable eyes and mouth.
November 8, 2025 at 1:19 AM
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Actually this was an evening walk as I didn’t have time for one this morning. I explored a little further than the park and found this - it’s near a palace or temple so probably connected to it in some way. #DailyWalkPic 06/11/25
A small Asian-style building on a large concrete block foundation.
November 8, 2025 at 1:14 AM
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A pretty flower in the park near my hotel in Seoul. I love the flowers within the flower. 💐 #DailyWalkPic 05/11/25
A pink daisy-like flower with the centre comprising tiny yellow flowers.
November 8, 2025 at 1:09 AM
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Colourful rubbish bins in the park near my Seoul hotel. #DailyWalkPic 04/11/25
Two rubbish bins - one is for recycling - with artistically painted lids.
November 8, 2025 at 1:05 AM
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Catching up on my morning walk pics - it has been a busy week :). One of the Walls of Public Life in the park near my Seoul hotel. #DailyWalkPic 03/11/25
Rectangular artwork - hard to describe.
November 8, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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I probably should have got that in 4, but didn't pay proper attention to the previous results :)
November 3, 2025 at 2:53 AM
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Trolleys lined up waiting to be used. #DailyWalkPic 02/11/25
Luggage trolleys lined up by the kerb outside the terminal.
November 2, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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Managed to get a reasonable picture of one of the egrets that reside on the lake by the hotel. #DailyWalkPic 01/11/25
A white egret perched on the fence by the lake.
November 1, 2025 at 1:17 AM
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A rare cat on the NUFE campus. #DailyWalkPic 31/10/25
A white cat with a striped black, white and ginger tail.
November 1, 2025 at 1:13 AM
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The boardwalk hasn’t been repaired since I was here in June, and the cones remain. #DailyWalkPic 30/10/25
A boardwalk in poor repair and cones warning of the need to take care.
October 30, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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Art at the departure gate in Hong Kong 🇭🇰 airport. #DailyWalkPic 29/10/25
Five paintings of different styles on the wall
October 30, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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Haven’t had a 2 for a while :)
October 30, 2025 at 10:16 AM
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My ‘walk’ today was a flight and I had a good view of this engine. #DailyWalkPic 28/10/25
A plane’s jet engine from the cabin window.
October 28, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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So many options after #3 - fortunately, elimination guess at #4 sorted it.
October 27, 2025 at 7:05 PM