an old capital

The hallmark of a big city lies in its ability to make people disappear. It marks itself by big buildings that pierce the sky. It jangles temptation like a set of shiny keys. But this big city, it will pretend to honour your individuality. It will set up shop with window displays that seem to be targeted just for you, and that dress on the rack made as if it was always meant to fit only you. That's how sprawling cities lure you in and keep you.      

{ Pictures taken in Auckland, New Zealand }