This is the view of the Swartkops River from the Flamingo Trail in the Zwartkops Nature Reserve. Just beyond the river is the village of Redhouse with the Northern Areas visible in the background.
Author: Jonker Fourie - Firefly the Travel Guy
Sardinia Bay seen from the Sacramento Trail
Walking along the Sacramento Trail one can see the sand dunes of Sardinia Bay in the distance the whole time. With about a kilometer to go the old Surf Lifesaving and ski boat club buildings come into view with the walkway over to the parking area.
Montagu view
For the last two summers we spent part of our December holidays in Montagu on both occasions and the town has crept deep into my heart. This year we're not heading that far west and I already miss this beautiful place. On our last visit I actually said that if I could find something there in my … Continue reading Montagu view
Ready, aim, squirt
Visiting Holmeleigh Farmyard isn't only about feeding the animals. Kids also get to go on horse rides, tractor rides and see Queenie the cow being milked. During the milking demonstration kids can also try their hand at milking as well. Or as in this case, get the milk squirted directly into their mouths.
Snake Park demonstrations
The Port Elizabeth Museum at Bayworld is the third oldest museum in South Africa, while the Snake Park is the oldest of its kind in the world. When the museum moved to premises in Bird Street in 1919 the complex opened the Snake Park with demonstrations by snake handler, Johannes, being a huge highlight. He was … Continue reading Snake Park demonstrations
Holmeleigh Farm Christmas Party
Yesterday (Monday 16 December) the annual Holmeleigh Farmyard Christmas Party for underprivileged kids hosted by Holmeleigh Farm and Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism and supported by Bay FM 107.9, Ocean Rock Entertainment and musician Wayne Kallis (with many more contributions) took place. And what a party it was. About 230 kids from 8 different schools, homes and charity organisations arrived to … Continue reading Holmeleigh Farm Christmas Party
Downtown PE from the harbour
A slightly different view of downtown Port Elizabeth seen from on board of the Jester in the PE Harbour
Ultimate Braaimaster inspired steak
To braai or not to braai? What a stupid question to ask most South African men. Braai of cause. South Africans' love for braai has led to a reality outdoor cooking (on coals) show called The Ultimate Braaimaster that airs on SABC 3. Their motto is, Come rain or shine or wind or snow... we braai. Enough said … Continue reading Ultimate Braaimaster inspired steak
The Great South African Flag
Over the last ten days since the death of Nelson Mandela, all South African flags, including the Great Flag on the Donkin Reserve, have been flying at half mast. Today (Sunday 15 Dec) Madiba was buried in his home town of Qunu in the Eastern Cape which means all flags will be fully hoisted from … Continue reading The Great South African Flag
Science Centre bridge
The Nelson Mandela Bay Science and Technology Centre in Uitenhage is a treasure trove waiting to be discovered by young and old. Since its opening many schools and individuals have enjoyed the different activities and scientific experiments visitors can participate in but this has really only been a drop in the ocean compared to the potential … Continue reading Science Centre bridge
