Karoo road works stop-go scenery

Some people absolutely hate stop-goes at road works. I used to be one of those but recently have changed my whole outlook on them. I make a point of it to get out the car at each one to stretch my legs and to take in the surroundings. Even chat to the driver of the car in … Continue reading Karoo road works stop-go scenery →

Floradale Nursery’s new premises

The Floradale Nursery that used to be on William Moffet recently moved into their new bigger and better premises on Circular Drive. We stopped by for a look last weekend and wasn't disappointed. In addition to a bigger shop and expansive outside display area of plants, pots, ornaments and other garden accessories, the popular The Rose Garden … Continue reading Floradale Nursery’s new premises →

Walmer mini robots

The kiddies bike path in front of the Walmer Library is the perfect spot to teach your kids about the rules of the road. I think the best thing about it is the working traffic lights. Although the KidZ are now too big to go and ride bike there, I stopped there last weekend to check up … Continue reading Walmer mini robots →

A quick trip through the Bloukrans River Pass

The Bloukrans River Pass must be one of the most beautiful passes in the Southern Cape and Garden Route areas. Unfortunately after the 2006 floods part of the road was damaged and rather than repairing it, the road was closed. Although officially closed it isn't blocked off and there is nothing stopping cars from driving … Continue reading A quick trip through the Bloukrans River Pass →

Port Elizabeth beaches video

I was digging around for a video to post for this week's Video Friday and found this short about Port Elizabeth's beaches on Rooms for Africa dating back to 2010. It will be hard to disagree with anybody saying that we really have magnificent beaches here in PE.

The guy who built the 3rd Avenue Dip

As one drives through the 3rd Avenue Dip from Mangold Park side through towards Newton Park, there is a parking area to the right just after the bridge from where the Lower Guinea Fowl Trail starts. On the edge of this open space is a stone bench with plaque on it. The bench and plaque is a … Continue reading The guy who built the 3rd Avenue Dip →

Cradock Moederkerk

Driving through the Karoo Heartland town of Cradock the other day I just couldn't help but to stop and snap a few pics of the "Moederkerk" in town. I've played around with a couple of effects and this is what I came up with. Oh yes, and what is a post without a little bit … Continue reading Cradock Moederkerk →

Donkin Street Houses

The Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism head office recently moved from their old premises in South End to new offices in the Donkin Street Houses. The newly renovated Donkin Street Houses form part of the Donkin Village precinct which includes the city blocks of Donkin Hill, Constitution Hill and Victoria Street. This post isn't intended to start … Continue reading Donkin Street Houses →

Water under the bridge at the dip

During the recent heavy rains the 3rd Avenue Dip was closed a couple of times again. After it opened up Drama Princess asked if we could stop down at the bottom because she wanted to see the water. The Baakens River was still flowing strong and water was gushing through the pipes under the road.Looking … Continue reading Water under the bridge at the dip →

A stolen grave fence

The very first Geocache I placed was in the historic South End Cemetery. I found a nice little spot on the gate section of a fence around a grave that dates back to the late 1800's. Placing this cache was my way of showing other people this historic gem. On Saturday evening at my birthday … Continue reading A stolen grave fence →