I have always had a love for cacti and succulents. Perhaps because there are so many different species, because they often surprise you with the most beautiful little flowers or because they don't need much looking after or water. But nothing I knew about succulents could prepare me for what I encountered at the Obesa … Continue reading Giant cacti at Obesa
Author: Jonker Fourie - Firefly the Travel Guy
Captain Francis Evatt’s grave at Fort Frederick
Captain Francis Evatt was born in Ireland in 1770 and arrived in the Cape Colony in 1806 with the 21st Dragoon Guards and served together with his brother for a number of years on the frontier. In 1817 he was appointed as Commandant of Fort Frederick at a salary of 90 pounds a year (only … Continue reading Captain Francis Evatt’s grave at Fort Frederick
Baakens Valley trail view
Yesterday morning I hit the trails in the Baakens Valley just off Alan Drive with Chaos Boy to go and find a few Geocaches I haven't had a chance to do. It's been a while since I've been on them and just realised again why the area is so popular with trail runners and mountain … Continue reading Baakens Valley trail view
Yellow and purple in the Baakens Valley
I took a walk along the trails in the Baakens Valley for the first time in ages this morning. The veld is very brown and grey due to it being winter, the fact that we're going through a drought and the fire that burned through the valley a few months ago. There are patches of … Continue reading Yellow and purple in the Baakens Valley
Winters walk on the pier
Taking a Sunday afternoon winters walk along Shark Rock Pier
Paddle skiers off the pier
I've always wanted to try paddle skiing but just never had the chance. Very much like surfing actually. Something I really need to try. But back to paddle skiing. On Sunday while standing on the pier, in perfect conditions, no wind, flat seas and clear waters, three paddle skiers came padding past below. Looked blissful. … Continue reading Paddle skiers off the pier
The King Edward Hotel by the Donkin Reserve
My fondest memory of the Edward Hotel was having our matric farewell dance in the back hall. And eating there a couple of times. The hotel has been closed for a number of years now and have undergone a revamp and upgrade with plans to reopen later this year. Since the announcement the management group … Continue reading The King Edward Hotel by the Donkin Reserve
Celebrating 3000 posts on Port Elizabeth Daily Photo
Today is a milestone day for me here on Port Elizabeth Daily Photo. This day marks the 3000th post I've done on this here blog. When I started blogging on Firefly the Travel Guy (then known as The Firefly Photo Files) on 9 July 2008 I did so because I wanted to share with people … Continue reading Celebrating 3000 posts on Port Elizabeth Daily Photo
Shark Rock Pier on a Sunday afternoon
Yesterday afternoon I found myself on the beach without my camera. Perfect weather, emerald green great visibility ocean, clear air... What more could a guy ask for other than to have your camera. Luckily I had my phone and I perched myself on a rock next to the pier for a picture. Seconds later that … Continue reading Shark Rock Pier on a Sunday afternoon
Graaff-Reinet – a gem discovered
Graaff-Reinet in the Karoo Heartland is often referred to as the Gem of the Karoo. Spending a long weekend in the town just again proved to me that this gem isn't one buried deep under ground somewhere but rather has been unearthed and is mesmerizing those that get to visit it. Located in a horseshoe … Continue reading Graaff-Reinet – a gem discovered
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