Van Stadens protea

The Van Stadens Wildflower Reserve just west of Port Elizabeth is probably the best spot around the city to see a wide range of protea species grow in the wild. The reserve offers visitors two different trail options with a couple of stunning view sights over the Van Stadens gorge. South Africa's national flower, the … Continue reading Van Stadens protea →

Whale skeleton

The KidZ admiring the skeleton of the last Southern Right Whale to be harpooned in Algoa Bay hanging in the Port Elizabeth Museum in Bayworld.

Dino at torchlight

Here's another picture from A Night at the Museum at Bayworld the other evening. The Dino Park T-Rex seen in the torchlight of the KidZ. A little bit scarier than seeing him during the day.

The Slagtersnek Monument near Cookhouse

Driving along the N10 between Port Elizabeth and Cradock there is a memorial next to the road near the town of Cookhouse. Driving back from Cradock the other day I decided to stop and have a closer look. The Slagtersnek Monument remembers the Slagtersnek Rebellion and the subsequent hanging of 5 of the rebels, an event that … Continue reading The Slagtersnek Monument near Cookhouse →

Weekend Sho’t Left in Hankey

I have a very special spot in my heart for the Gamtoos Valley west of Port Elizabeth, having visited there quite often while I was working as a tourist guide. Since then we try to get out there every now and then for things like the Gamtoos Citrus Festival, Patensie Boere Basaar and the Gamtoos Adventure … Continue reading Weekend Sho’t Left in Hankey →

Port Elizabeth diver nearly swallowed by whale

https://youtube.googleapis.com/v/a-Ph1CWYivg&source=udsBefore the sardines travel up the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu Natal coastline during the annual sardine run they have to gather somewhere in preparation for the migration. That somewhere is off the coast of Port Elizabeth. Local marine film maker and dive operator, Rainer Schimpf of Expert Tours is an expert on the sardine run and takes … Continue reading Port Elizabeth diver nearly swallowed by whale →

Which keg is the heaviest?

Bayworld is so full of childhood memories, one of them being the kegs in the shipwreck hall. Three kegs each 20kg in weight but with the pulleys being the difference. This means that they feel like they are different weights and the KidZ loved trying them out just like we did when we were kids.

Time for a pitstop

Farm stalls all have their unique points and quirky bits. Daggaboer Farm Stall outside Cradock has this sign by the gents.....

Bayworld cut-out

A week or so ago the Friends of Bayworld hosted a hugely successful Night at the Museum at the Port Elizabeth Museum at Bayworld. The place was packed to the bleachers and I don't think they ever expected in their wildest dreams that they will have such an overwhelming turnout. I get to visit Bayworld … Continue reading Bayworld cut-out →

Malva Pudding recipe

Over the weekend the Damselfly made malva pudding and I decided to nab her recipe for a post. Malva pudding is a sweet baked pudding of Cape Dutch origin, usually served hot with custard, cream or ice-cream. My mom always made a double portion of the sauce and we would then eat it with the sauce … Continue reading Malva Pudding recipe →