The woman and the chair

One of the art pieces installed on the Donkin Reserve as part of Route 67 is a woman standing behind a chair. It’s become quite a popular piece with visitors climbing onto the chair for a photograph with this strange looking woman. But why do I say strange? This untitled sculpture by Anton Momberg takes … Continue reading The woman and the chair →

National Braai Day

The 24th of September is National Heritage Day in South Africa and all the different cultures like to braai in one way or another. Somebody latched onto that and National Braai Day was born on the same day. This morning I joined my fellow Geocachers on a fun day out at the Van Stadens Wildflower … Continue reading National Braai Day →

Hillside village in the Ciskei

The road (R72) between Port Alfred and East London runs through what used to be the former independent homeland of the Ciskei. All along the way one sees small Xhosa villages scattering the countryside. Coming from the East London side just before the Keikamma Pass there is a little village on a hillside on the left. … Continue reading Hillside village in the Ciskei →

Crossing the Kei River by pont

Most South African travelers and road trippers have probably heard of the car pontoon at Malgas in the Overberg, but I wonder how many actually know that there is one across the Kei River in the Eastern Cape as well. In years gone by the Great Kei River was the border between South Africa and the homeland … Continue reading Crossing the Kei River by pont →

Varsity Cup Netball at NMMU

Last night we headed down to the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University Indoor Sport Centre for the last day of three days of Varsity Cup Netball. Wow, it really is a spectacle to watch. Fast and furious. Pity it was so badly promoted which lead to a bad turnout, but those who did come was treated to top notch … Continue reading Varsity Cup Netball at NMMU →

Queen Vic

One of my absolute favorite historic buildings is the old Public Library across the road from the City Hall and Market Square. The building was built in 1901 with the façade constructed in England and shipped to Port Elizabeth in numbered blocks to be reassembled in front of the building. The statue of Queen Victoria was added … Continue reading Queen Vic →

Pine Tree Emperor Moth larvae

A Geocaching outing last weekend yielded more than just a cache container. It also resulted in an inspection and photo session of what turned out to be Pine Tree Emperor Moth larvae or commonly known as a Christmas Caterpillar. This guy is probably the size of my index finger so I really wouldn''t want them … Continue reading Pine Tree Emperor Moth larvae →

Sunset over the Atlantic Ocean

South Africa. Places to go, things to do, people to meet, activities to do, food to eat and to top it off, memorable sunsets. Like this one over the Atlantic Ocean seen from Signal Hill. Makes you want to pour a sundowner and salute the day as well as what waits for you tomorrow. Happy … Continue reading Sunset over the Atlantic Ocean →

Citrus orchids in the Gamtoos Valley

The Gamtoos Valley in the Eastern Cape is prime citrus growing country and for city folk the rows and rows of citrus trees are always a sight to behold. This picture was taken outside of Hankey in the valley.The citrus range from different types of oranges and easy peelers to naartjies and, in this case, … Continue reading Citrus orchids in the Gamtoos Valley →

Campanile clockwork

The Campanile's carillon of 23 bells is the biggest collection of bells in one tower in South Africa. As one climbs the 203 steps to get to the top you pass the room where the clock's mechanism is in and you can see the clockwork that allows the clocks to play its tune.