No 7 Castle Hill historical museum

Sailing into Algoa Bay as one of the 1820 British Settlers, Reverend Francis McCleland would have been standing on deck looking out over the bay towards the beach, little knowing what awaited him in the Cape Colony and how he would influence what would become Port Elizabeth. Rev McCleland became the colonial chaplain in Port … Continue reading No 7 Castle Hill historical museum →

Then and Now – Van Stadens Pass drift

Approaching Port Elizabeth from the west you have to drive over the Van Stadens River Bridge about 40 kilometres outside of town. Looking down into the gorge you can just imagine what an effort it must have been getting through that back in the earlier days. The river was named after one of the area's pioneer farmers … Continue reading Then and Now – Van Stadens Pass drift →

Hobie at high tide

Walking between Pollok Beach and Hobie Beach at high tide

Jurassic Park at Bayworld

Did I stumble on a long lost valley filled with dinosaurs? Did somebody finally invent a time machine that allows one to go back to the time of the dinosaurs? Did I get invited to the set of Jurassic Park 4? No, no and... no. I visited Bayworld in Port Elizabeth. Bayworld has an very interesting … Continue reading Jurassic Park at Bayworld →

Radisson view

The view of the Port Elizabeth beachfront from the top floor of the Radisson Blu Hotel is breathtaking. Don't think I need to say anymore.

Kini Bay gully

On New Years Day we went looking for a quite beach to relax on, cool off and catch some sun. We discovered the ideal spot in Kini Bay. A gully right in front of Sea Otters Lodge. While Port Elizabeth's main beaches were packed to the brim, the Kini Bay beach was nice and quiet … Continue reading Kini Bay gully →

Outspan MOTH Shellhole

The Memorable Order of the Tin Hats, or MOTH, was founded on 7 May 1927. The idea of the Order back then (and still today) is to help fellow comrades in need, either financially or physically and to also remember all servicemen who has answered the Sunset Call, both in war and during piece time. … Continue reading Outspan MOTH Shellhole →

Route 67 Election Queue and Votes of the Future

There are two ways to walk up the Donkin Reserve from Chapel Street. The first is up the Mosaic Stairs and the second along a winding path that snakes it's way up to the lighthouse and pyramid. The path is called the Election Queue as it represents the winding queues on election day during the first democratic … Continue reading Route 67 Election Queue and Votes of the Future →

Baby elephant at Addo Elephant National Park

International visitors to South Africa all has Kruger Park on their lists of places to see in the country but what many of them don't realise is that you can get just as good an experience in the Eastern Cape. Addo Elephant National Park is probably one of the most under rated game parks in the … Continue reading Baby elephant at Addo Elephant National Park →

The Fugard kite from Master Harold and the Boys

The iconic South African playwright, Athol Fugard, famous for plays like Master Harold and the Boys, Sizwe Bansi is dead and The island, has very close links to Port Elizabeth. Fugard's mother ran the St Georges Park Tea Room which sadly stands empty today. It was here in 1950 that a teenage Fugard insulted his friend … Continue reading The Fugard kite from Master Harold and the Boys →