Overberg churches along the N2

My last trip down to Cape Town from Port Elizabeth took a slight different form from the usual. Normally one would barrel down the N2 trying to cover the distance as quickly as possible but on my last trip down I decided to turn off into each of the towns along the N2 through the Overberg … Continue reading Overberg churches along the N2 →

Van Stadens railway bridge – the highest narrow gauge bridge in the world

When the Apple Express used to run (and lets hope it will be running again some time) it always stopped at the Van Stadens Railway Bridge to allow passengers to walk across the bridge if they wanted to get photos of the train crossing it. I decided to drive out to Van Stadens to look … Continue reading Van Stadens railway bridge – the highest narrow gauge bridge in the world →

The Lourensford River at Morgenster

The search for a Geocache while visiting Somerset West took me to a beautiful spot I probably wouldn't have seen otherwise. Travelling down a narrow road I came up to a closed gate and parked the car. Walking through a side gate this was the scene waiting for me. Turned out to be the old entrance into Morgenster … Continue reading The Lourensford River at Morgenster →

Mosaic patterns

If creating the 470 m2 Piazza Mosaic as part of Route 67 did one thing it was bringing vibrant colours to the Donkin Reserve. The mosaic has so many different pictures and figures that I literally see something new every time I visit the Donkin. One of the great things about it is the different … Continue reading Mosaic patterns →

The pretty girl and the dung beetle

Looks can be deceiving. You tend to think young pretty girls would only be interested in fashion, nightlife, tanning on the beach, spending time in the shops and hanging out with their friends. Yes, yes, I know I'm generalizing but I'm trying to get to a point so bare with me. Late last year I … Continue reading The pretty girl and the dung beetle →

Then and Now – Queen Victoria Statue and Public Library

One of Port Elizabeth's best known historic landmarks is the Public Library with the statue of Queen Victoria in front of it. The statue of Queen Vic was unveiled by major of Port Elizabeth, J.C. Kemsley, on 30 September 1903. It was carved from Sicilian marble by Edward Roscoe Mullins of London to commemorate the Queen's Diamond … Continue reading Then and Now – Queen Victoria Statue and Public Library →

Sir Lowry’s Pass view point

After nearly a day on the road between Port Elizabeth and Cape Town (roughly about 800km and normally an 8 hour drive if you only stop once or twice briefly) one starts to be in a hurry by the time you get to the top of Sir Lowry's Pass just west of Somerset West. The end … Continue reading Sir Lowry’s Pass view point →

Ominous skies over Port Elizabeth

Port Elizabeth sometimes has the tendency to produce four seasons in one day. A week ago we had a nice hot autumn day that makes one think that we're still in the midst of summer. During the afternoon the Damselfly and I went on a cruise in Algoa Bay on the Jester and suddenly the weather … Continue reading Ominous skies over Port Elizabeth →

Settlers Park view

The view of Settlers Park with the Baakens River flowing through it from the How Avenue parking area of the park stays one of my favorite views in Port Elizabeth.

A journey of harbour giraffes

A group of giraffes is called a journey of giraffes. I wonder if you would call these a journey of harbour giraffes?