This morning the world woke up to the news that the father of a democratic South Africa, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela has passed away. I don't want to write a whole long post about him because every newspaper, magazine and news website there is will have his whole life story. I just want to say that on this … Continue reading Goodbye Madiba
Author: Jonker Fourie - Firefly the Travel Guy
Johnny Clegg (With Nelson Mandela) – Asimbonanga
http://youtube.googleapis.com/v/BGS7SpI7obY&source=udsThis was the first song I though of this morning when I heard the news of Nelson Mandela's death last night. Rest in peace Madiba.
Save our rhino in the sand
Rhino poaching is a serious issue in South Africa and the more awareness that is created the better. Playing his part in this is the sand sculptor at Hobie Beach. Passing by the other morning I spotted his sand rhino and had to snap a picture.
Willows Resort coastline
Over the years Willows Resort along Marine Drive on Port Elizabeth's Wildside has become an PE institution. During the year many locals spend weekends here camping or staying in the very distinctively Willows rondawels while out of town visitors pack it out during the Summer holidays and over Easter. I've popped into Willows for various reasons … Continue reading Willows Resort coastline
Flowering Spekboom in Addo
I like pizza... and braaivleis... and burgers... and... and... and... Elephants like a whole bunch of things as well. One of those things is Spekboom (Portulacaria afra). Spekboom, also called the elephant bush, forms part of the Subtropical Thicket biome and is prevalent in the Addo Elephant National Park. In actual fact its one of the reasons … Continue reading Flowering Spekboom in Addo
Arrival of the Blitzbokke
This weekend (the whole week actually) is a big weekend in the Bay. Its the weekend when the South African leg of the International Rugby Boards 7's world series takes place at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. Its two days of action packed rugby on the field and lots of party action off it. All 16 teams taking part … Continue reading Arrival of the Blitzbokke
A Saturday morning hike on the Flamingo Trail
I'm probably the most overweight, unfit active guy there is. There is no hesitation to go if I get the opportunity to get out and about and because of my love for the outdoors I make an effort to explore and do as much as possible. I've been fortunate that I've had the opportunity to … Continue reading A Saturday morning hike on the Flamingo Trail
Welcome to the Port of Port Elizabeth
The harbour control tower is very much the same as an air control tower at an airport, just without the planes. I really like the fact that there is a welcome sign on the tower visible to ships sailing into the Port Elizabeth Harbour.
Taking a gardening break before the wind comes
It's been a beautiful day in the Bay today and with some bad weather coming I made the most of it. Spent the morning Geocaching with the Kids and did a quick bit of gardening in the afternoon, although I did feel like this wind vane at times. I snapped the pic at Ann's Villa recently.
Furry friends welcome
Port Elizabeth's beachfront is popular with everybody. Joggers, walkers, surfers, families, cyclists, skateboarders, people walking their furry four legged friends, visitors and locals alike. All of these were delighted to see the redevelopment of Something Good and all of these are welcome there. Yes, even the furry friends.
