A new Welcome to Despatch

The waterwheel at the PE side entrance to Despatch has recently been taken away and renovated. A few weeks ago an old photo of mine was reposted by somebody on Facebook and my sister messaged me asking if it was a picture of the old or new one as it didn't look the same. So … Continue reading A new Welcome to Despatch →

Hogsback – a fairy wonderland of forests and waterfalls

Hogsback must be one of the most beautiful areas in the Eastern Cape and one of my favorite destinations in the province yet it's been a good decade and a half since I've last been there. Every year the Damselfly and I threaten to go for a weekend but every time we end up going … Continue reading Hogsback – a fairy wonderland of forests and waterfalls →

Then and Now – Pearson Conservatory

The Victorian conservatory in St George's Park was completed and opened on 12 September 1882 and named the Pearson Conservatory after the then Mayor of Port Elizabeth, Mr HW Pearson. The conservatory cost £3,800 to put up and arrived in South Africa as a 'kit of parts' and was constructed in the park. This conservatory was imported … Continue reading Then and Now – Pearson Conservatory →

Forest, ferns, lilies and fog

I don't know why but when I think of Hogsback I either think of streams and waterfalls or forests, ferns, lilies and fog. I think I nailed the latter in this picture.

Chicky’s Yard

Last week I attended the Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism AGM at a spot called Chicky's Yard in the lower Baakens Valley. Chicky's Yard basically is an events venue but I have a feeling that it's going to evolve into more than just that what with the Richmond Hill Brewing Co right next door and so … Continue reading Chicky’s Yard →

St George’s Park water lilies

I took a walk around St George's Park the other day. Yes, alone and with my camera in hand. It really isn't as bad as so many people would like to make it out to be. It's just important to stay alert and observant but I didn't notice any unsavory characters hanging out in the … Continue reading St George’s Park water lilies →

The St Georges Park Oak that isn’t anymore

In 1861, Mayor William Smith planted an Oak tree at the spot in the then new St Georges Park to commemorate the visit in 1860 of His Royal Highness Prince Alfred. The tree unfortunately blew over in January 2001 with the original inscription then being moved to the Parks Division offices nearby. Today the spot … Continue reading The St Georges Park Oak that isn’t anymore →

Nelson Mandela Bay – An African Wildlife Adventure Hotspot

Today I want to post a promotional video done for Nelson Mandela Bay by Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism a few months ago featuring our wonderful wildlife and natural offering. Algoa Bay, the coastal region of Nelson Mandela Bay, boasts 40 km of magnificent golden beaches as well as one of the most diverse marine eco systems … Continue reading Nelson Mandela Bay – An African Wildlife Adventure Hotspot →

Guess the PE spot

A friend sent me a WhatApp with this picture. I immediately know where he was. Do you?

An evening at St Georges

The cricket season is in full swing and the Warriors were playing the Knights in a T20 match in PE tonight. Having a cricket mad daughter we headed over to St Georges for a bit of action and action we got. The Warriors totally outplayed the Knights on all fronts and we even got to … Continue reading An evening at St Georges →