These photos were taken in the summer of
('Paignton' is one of those words with a silent 'g', and is pronounced Painton.)
When my father retired in 1965 my parents moved to Devonshire. I had one year of schooling to complete and that school was opposite the zoo. I walked by the zoo twice a day, the second time on my way into town back to the bus station, where I rode a bus home.
After I married I went home as often as I could to visit my parents. This was usually when hubby was on a six month, sometimes 8 month deployment. If my parents didn't visit us for the summer, then I would take our son and we would stay with them. We all had a fun time visiting the zoo. It seems another lifetime ago now with a lot of great memories. 
On this occasion in 2015, hubby and I were with my niece and nephew. My niece remembered visiting the zoo with her parents when she was little, so there was a lot of nostalgia for both of us.
The peacocks were putting on quite a display I remember, which was one of the many things that made our visit memorable, along with talking about the old days. As I was putting this post together, hubby and I enjoyed some of those memories. We were sorting through a few things and came across a box of old photos, which gave me the idea for today’s (and yesterday’s) post.
Two maps to show you the location of Paignton. Just like in many other areas, it looks like a lot of places are closed right now.
Wow, these are wonderful pictures!! Gorgeous!! And you got perfect poses, too! What wonderful memories.
ReplyDeleteThank you Ginny, it was a fun time, that's for sure :)
DeleteBeautiful things - and I am glad that they triggered happy memories for you.
ReplyDeleteThank you EC :)
DeleteLovely memories Denise and great shots of the Peacocks
ReplyDeleteThank you Margaret :)
DeleteAs far as I can recall I never went to Paignton, but my memory is kinda useless right now. It was certainly part of the world I liked best though.
ReplyDeleteOne good thing about me saving all these memories and photos on here Valerie, not only for our family but for us too :)
DeleteThey are awesome birds!
ReplyDeleteThank you Anne :) I agree with you!
DeleteHello, wonderful memories and peacock photos. They are beautiful birds. Take care, enjoy your day!
ReplyDeleteThank you Eileen :) You too!
Deletetheir feathers are beautiful; I've heard they can be quite a nuisance, love the first photo
ReplyDeleteThey certainly are, thank you Linda :) I don't really know much about them other than the memory of their call.
DeleteBeautiful photos and lovely memories Denise.
ReplyDeletePeacocks are gorgeous birds.
I love the one by your name, too.
Stay Safe 🌷
Thank you Jan, so glad you enjoyed. They certainly are gorgeous birds :)
DeleteBeautiful photos and thanks for the maps, Denise. Peacocks and parakeets are my favorite birds.
ReplyDeleteThank you Gigi, so glad you enjoyed. They are mine too, just felt so privileged to be in their company for a while.
DeleteGorgeous photos and nice memories.
ReplyDeleteThank you Christine :)
DeleteDenise, every time I've seen a peacock fanning its feathers, the same thought has occurred to me...would they topple over?
ReplyDeleteNow that brings a smile Dorothy :)
DeletePaw to piękny ptak . Taki ogon ma tylko samiec samiczka jest skromnie ubarwiona ale tez pełna uroku. Piękne wspomnienia. Miłego piątku:)
ReplyDeleteDziękuję Ci! Zgadzam się, kolory męskiego pawia są spektakularne, ale samica też jest piękna.
DeletePeacocks are such pretty birds. Good memories shared here.
ReplyDeleteThank you Betsy :) It is such a rare treat for me to see one.
DeleteSuch an interesting creature that God created. Fun to capture the fan!
ReplyDeleteThank you Ellen, I really lucked out and was there at just the right time :)
DeleteHi Laurie, you are very welcome and I am happy you enjoyed. You don't stand alone, I love their call and a fun Segway to midsomer murders :)
ReplyDeleteOh how lovely your capture of these beautiful peacocks, Denise. Your memories are so special of this zoo. Thank you for sharing them with us.
ReplyDeleteHappy you enjoyed them Martha Ellen, and thank you :)
DeleteWhat a lovely and fortunate feature of your life thanks for sharing it,D
ReplyDeleteI always treat these moments as a gift, thank you Cloudia :)
DeleteThat first shot is so totally awesome...and loved reading about your memories visiting the zoo. And your mom and dad.
ReplyDeleteThank you Rose, they were good memories at that zoo through the years :)
DeleteThank you for sharing these memories, such lovely photographs of the peacocks, especially the first one.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
I am happy you enjoyed them Jan and all the best to you too :)
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