Ships in Algoa Bay

Port Elizabeth is the only city in South Africa with two commercial harbours that can accommodate big ships. The Port Elizabeth Harbour has been around since the 1930's while the Coega deep water harbour has been in operation for about a decade now. Although the two isn't as busy as Durban Harbour which is the … Continue reading Ships in Algoa Bay →

Wild Fly Fishing in the Karoo

Fly fishing - An angling method in which an artificial "fly" is used to catch fish. The fly is cast using a fly rod, reel, and specialized weighted line. Casting a nearly weightless fly or "lure" requires casting techniques significantly different from other forms of casting.Karoo - The Karoo (from the KhoiSan word which means Place … Continue reading Wild Fly Fishing in the Karoo →

Reconsider South Africa

https://youtube.googleapis.com/v/zv1MU_Nh8ck&source=udsOver the years South African Tourism has used some stunning videos to promote South Africa. Earlier this year they launched their newest promotional video and its probably one of the best ones yet. I know its not specifically Port Elizabeth related, but I would like to recommend that you watch it. The theme is "Reconsider South … Continue reading Reconsider South Africa →

Happy Valley is still around

One of the things that irritate me most are people who goes around pretending to be so passionate about Port Elizabeth but uses every opportunity they get to ridicule, belittle and critisise it around every corner. One of the only things that irritate me even more than that are those people who always say there … Continue reading Happy Valley is still around →

Fort Peddie flowers

A little while ago I stopped by Fort Peddie on my way from Port Elizabeth to East London and discovered this historic site while hunting for a Geocache. The thing with most travelers is that they are so focused on the big things that they often miss the little ones. In this case the big things … Continue reading Fort Peddie flowers →

Musicians at South End Museum

I went for a stroll through the South End Museum a week or two ago and realized just again how under utilized and appreciated places like this is with general folk out there. It's at times like this that I wonder how many of those who often complain that there is nothing to do and … Continue reading Musicians at South End Museum →

Hibernating snails

One of the beauties of travelling is exploring and discovering new places and things. I dropped my mom off in Despatch after a visit and swung through town to pick up a Geocache I hadn't ticked off my list. I parked next to a couple of Coral Trees (Lucky Bean Trees as some people know … Continue reading Hibernating snails →

Donkin Garden of Remembrance

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has put aside a small section next to the lighthouse on the Donkin Reserve as a Memorial Garden in memory of municipal councilors who have died while serving the public. The garden was unveiled by the mayor a couple of months ago and it remembers 52 (at the time of … Continue reading Donkin Garden of Remembrance →

50 Shades of Little Grey

Before a penguin gets all decked out in his black and white tuxedo he wears a greyish onesie. At SAMREC they currently have a number of little greys they are caring for. A week or so ago I was at SAMREC early one morning and they were busy feeding the penguins before they were taken … Continue reading 50 Shades of Little Grey →

Brewing beer at Bridge Street

Visitors to Bridge Street Brewery can do more than just drink some of the best craft beer around (award winning craft beer actually) and eat scrumptious meals and tapas, you can also book a brewery tour and beer tasting in advance if the brewer is available. The tour isn't a long one but shows you … Continue reading Brewing beer at Bridge Street →