Van Stadens Proteas

Pin-Cushion Proteas growing on the slopes of the Van Stadens gorge

Going on an Adventure Drive in the Gamtoos Valley

Beautiful scenery, rolling hills covered in fynbos, citrus orchids, farmlands, white frothing streams, mountains on the horizon, forested valleys, interesting back roads, friendly people and countryside hospitality. These are all things you will find in the Gamtoos Valley. The best way to explore and get to know the Gamtoos Valley is to spend a weekend and … Continue reading Going on an Adventure Drive in the Gamtoos Valley →

King Protea outside PE

Living in Port Elizabeth and wanting to see South Africa's national flower, the King Protea, growing somewhere in the wild? Then head out to Van Stadens Wildflower Reserve. These beauties are in full bloom and stunning.

Karoo koppies – Koffiebus and Teebus

The flat top koppies (mountains) of the Karoo is as part of this arid region of the country as windpompe, Angora goats, Karoo lamb, flowering aloes and big open skies. Two of the best known Karoo koppies are the Koffiebus and Teebus south of the town of Steynsburg. The word "Bus" means pot in old Dutch as the hills are … Continue reading Karoo koppies – Koffiebus and Teebus →

Closing the Voting Line chain

Drama Princess closing (or at least trying to) the link between the kids at the end of the Voting Line and the Madiba figure on the Donkin Reserve. The Voting Line, an art piece by Anthony Harris and Konrad Geel, consist of life-size laser-cut figures simbolising voters as they were seen in the country's first … Continue reading Closing the Voting Line chain →

Urban Run 2015 highlights

Last weekend the annual Urban Run took place from the Donkin Reserve. Runners got to tackle a 10 km course through the inner city, Central area, St Georges Park and Baakens Valley with 15 obstacles along the way. We missed this year's event and if you did as well, join me in enjoying this highlights … Continue reading Urban Run 2015 highlights →

Shark Rock Pier and city centre

This is a bit of an unusual view of Shark Rock Pier. I know it's a view a lot of people have seen before, but if you zoom in with the camera over a distance this angle puts Kings Beach and the city centre right behind the pier.

Port Elizabeth’s Hop on Beer Route Tour

The Western Cape has it's various winelands where one can take daily tours to taste wines and learn more about how they are made. Port Elizabeth does have it's share of wine lovers, but the closest wines they can taste at source are in Plettenberg Bay so they usually end up having wine tasting events with Western Cape wines. … Continue reading Port Elizabeth’s Hop on Beer Route Tour →

Craft beers at BeerYard

Anybody who doesn't know how draft beer gets from wherever to the glass would probably have a totally different interpretation of this picture. Science experiment, drug lab, space alien breeding centre? Nope. Probably (one of) the biggest variety of craft beers on tap at an establishment in Port Elizabeth. This being part of the bar … Continue reading Craft beers at BeerYard →

Concorde on the Donkin

Anybody seeing the Fish Bird art piece by Dolla Sepata on the Donkin Reserve for the first time would be forgiven if they think it represents a Concorde coming in to land. The Fish Bird is a very abstract piece representing a combination of fish in the bay and birds on land and is returning … Continue reading Concorde on the Donkin →