As visitors approach the town of Hankey in the Gamtoos Valley from the east, they have to pass Vergaderingskop before entering town. This little koppie is the final resting place of Saartjie Baartman and worth a stop even if its just to enjoy a view of the surrounding valley.The town of Hankey was established in 1826 … Continue reading A panorama of Hankey in the Gamtoos Valley… and some history
Author: Jonker Fourie - Firefly the Travel Guy
Ships in the Bay in B&W
A couple of ships at anchor in Algoa Bay seen from the top of the Donkin Lighthouse... in black and white
Jannie & Baksteen "Living in P.E." music video
I received an e-mail from Tamara in Germany who is a regular PE Daily Photo follower. When somebody says "It is my dream to one day live in Port Elizabeth" then they are ok in my book. *wink* Tamara recently came across a video posted on YouYube by Glenn Fuller. Its a fun video by his … Continue reading Jannie & Baksteen "Living in P.E." music video
Karoo sunrise
A 4am departure on a road trip to Johannesburg meant that I was just south of the Karoo town of Cradock when the sun started to lick at the horizon. It wasn't long for the clouds to be on fire and I couldn't help but to pull over to take a picture with my phone which I Instagrammed immediately. The Karoo always … Continue reading Karoo sunrise
Public Library at midnight
A couple of nights ago I attended the Eastern Cape provincial Lilizela Tourism Awards at the Feather Market Centre. Most of us parked on Market Square and on my way back to the car somewhere between 11 and midnight I snapped this picture of the historic Public Library with Queen Vic in the spotlight.
Canola flowers in the Overberg
I've always wanted to take a couple of pictures of the canola fields in the Overberg to post but I always seem to travel through the area in summer or winter and never in spring. Attending the e-Tourism Africa Summit in Cape Town and having driven up via the Klein Karoo I didn't even think … Continue reading Canola flowers in the Overberg
Boer War Trenches
I'm always amazed at how many people didn't know that Port Elizabeth had involvement in the Anglo Boer War even though the war didn't take place here. Even less people know that there are old Boer War trenches above the Baakens Valley in Settlers Park where the town guard set up lookout spots on the … Continue reading Boer War Trenches
Delville Wood Memorial and Table Mountain in the late afternoon
My quick two day visit to Cape Town for the e-Tourism Africa Summit just wet my appetite for a bit of a Cape holiday again. Not that I know when I'll get the opportunity but I do know that I need some explore time in the city again. The three things I would really like to … Continue reading Delville Wood Memorial and Table Mountain in the late afternoon
Prince of Wales Obelisk
I often wonder how many people have noticed the stone obelisk outside Bayworld in Humewood. The obelisk is called The Prince of Wales Obelisk and was brought to South Africa by the founder of the Eastern Province Herald, John Paterson. It was meant to be placed on the grave of his partner, George Kemp but … Continue reading Prince of Wales Obelisk
Ashton locomotive at sunset
The town of Ashton is situated on the Robertson Valley close to the start of Route 62. As one drives along this road between Worcester and the Klein Karoo there is a steam locomotive on the left about halfway through town. Heading down to Cape Town I made a quick stop to have a look … Continue reading Ashton locomotive at sunset
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