Coffee with a back to front view

On Friday I attended a tourism marketing workshop at the Beach Hotel and afterwards a couple of us went for coffee at The Verandah. I was sitting with my back to the beach but still had a nice reflective view of Shark Rock Pier.

Kings Beach sun chair feature

The whole Kings Beach development has added more than just a lake to the beachfront landscape. It also includes a number of features like this sun chair on the walkway. Great to utilise if you want to snap a couple of pics of your loved ones.

Singing the South African National Anthem at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium

https://youtube.googleapis.com/v/_wW6RKTvGbg&source=udsThe Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium is getting the reputation of being one of the best stadiums in the country when it comes to singing the South African National Anthem before a rugby test match. In 2011 before the All Blacks test we (and I say we as in Port Elizabethans) knocked over the proverbial cricket middle stump with a rendition … Continue reading Singing the South African National Anthem at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium →

Regyne – the biggest commercial protea farm in the world

The Tsitsikamma is more than just indigenous forests, rugged coastlines and adrenalin filled adventure activities. I'm going to lie if I say I didn't know it, but its always great to spread the word. Our Sho't Left in the Tsitsikamma and Eersterivier area included a visit to Regyne, the biggest commercial protea farm in the world. Tours … Continue reading Regyne – the biggest commercial protea farm in the world →

Bushbuck Trail Beacon

On my recent hike on the Bushbuck Trail in The Island Nature Reserve our turning point was a trig beacon near the western side of the reserve. There wasn't much around the trig beacon except for the coastal bush to make a good photo out of it but I took one anyway. I climbed to the top to have … Continue reading Bushbuck Trail Beacon →

The Sir Percy FitzPatrick Lookout in Sunland

Sir Percy FitzPatrick, (24 July 1862 – 24 January 1931) is probably best known for writing the book Jock of the Bushveld, but also played a big role in the early development of the Sundays River Valley. In his younger years he was involved in gold and diamond prospecting in Mpumalanga where Jock of the Bushveld … Continue reading The Sir Percy FitzPatrick Lookout in Sunland →

The Red Windmill – Then and Now

There was a time when the Port Elizabeth beachfront had some real iconic roadhouses. Places like the Red Windmill, Something Good, Cashbah and Palm Beach (Flat Rocks). Three of these are no more with the new Something Good still being there although slightly more advanced these days. The Red Windmill Roadhouse used to be at Hobie Beach and is remembered for the neon … Continue reading The Red Windmill – Then and Now →

Enjoying the view at Bruce’s Beauties

There are some really tranquil spots along the Jeffreys Bay and St Francis coastline where one can sit and take in a view of the ocean. Passing through St Francis Bay I had an hour or so before a meeting and decided to grab a couple of Geocaches. One of the caches was located close to … Continue reading Enjoying the view at Bruce’s Beauties →

Spending the day eating in you pj’s

Zebras will always be a favorite sighting on any game drive and even better if you get to see them up close like we did at Kragga Kamma Game Park recently.

Eersterivier – the Tsitsikamma’s hidden gem

Hidden on the rugged eastern coastline of the Tsitsikamma is a little gem that not a lot of people know of. Somewhere you can get away from it all and enjoy stunning scenic coastal landscapes bordered by cliffs and lush vegetation. Somewhere you can take in a bit of beach life and lots of vitaminSea without … Continue reading Eersterivier – the Tsitsikamma’s hidden gem →