I'm starting to plan all my trips and holidays not just around what I want to see and do, but also around where there are Geocaches in the area. If you don't know much about Geocaching then you would wonder why and how it could enhance a holiday, but believe me it does. It often … Continue reading Climbing The Point at Natures Valley
Author: Jonker Fourie - Firefly the Travel Guy
Aloes at Swartkops
Its about aloe time and I can't wait to see all the aloes in flower around Port Elizabeth again. In anticipation I'm posting this picture of two aloes with dry flowers next to the Swartkops River on the Flamingo Trail I took a little while ago.
Flamingo Trail views
Walking along the upper section of the Flamingo Trail gives you stunning views of the Swartkops River Estuary
Geocaching in Port Elizabeth insert on Pasella
https://youtube.googleapis.com/v/D1wqOSAWUvQ&source=udsYou've all seen me refer to my Geocaching adventures which take me to places I know well but also often brings me to interesting spots I've never been to before. Late last year the SABC 2 Afrikaans magazine show Pasella shot a insert in Port Elizabeth about Geocaching featuring yours truly. *big smile* It was broadcasted … Continue reading Geocaching in Port Elizabeth insert on Pasella
St Croix Island
In 1488 the Portuguese explorer Batholomeu Dias sailed into Algoa Bay and landed on St Croix islandwhere his crew celebrated Mass and planted a padrão or stone cross. The island, which is visible from the Port Elizabeth beachfront, is 3.9 km from the nearest land at Hougham Park and rises up to 59m at it's highest point. It … Continue reading St Croix Island
Aldo Scribante race track
Race day at Aldo Scribante Race Circuit near Motherwell is always an exciting prospect. For some reason I just never had the opportunity to go and see racing there but I did pop in the other day to have a look for a Geocache hidden close by. The track is home to the Algoa Motor Sport Club and … Continue reading Aldo Scribante race track
The road through the Overberg
A recent road trip to Cape Town for work just proved yet again that there is no such thing as wasted time to be on the road between two places. It will take a bit longer to get to the destination but make time to stop, even if its just to enjoy the scenery and … Continue reading The road through the Overberg
Sundays River Valley view
A beautiful view of the Sundays River Valley from the Kudu Ridge Game Lodge deck
Choppy seas
A ship lying at anchor in Algoa Bay in choppy conditions waiting to enter the Port Elizabeth Harbour
Sunset at the Crags
You know the saying when something goes on till the cows come home? Well, a day literally does exactly the same. While camping at The Crags the cows came by to be milked at about three in the afternoon and then headed home to the meadows just after five thirty... when the sun heads for the hills. … Continue reading Sunset at the Crags
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