Agulhas – the most Southern point of Africa

I have finally had the opportunity to take the family to see Cape Agulhas. I got to visit it the first time when I was doing my tourist guide training for the Western Cape but as a family we have never been in the area. A day of exploring along the coast took us from … Continue reading Agulhas – the most Southern point of Africa →

Then and Now – Humewood Beach

Humewood Beach is one of Port Elizabeth's flagship beaches and one that is popular with just about everybody. Being a Blue Flag Beach it has to adhere to international standards of safety and cleanliness and with the bridge overhead creating shade and nearby parking it's a great family beach. But where did Humewood get it's name … Continue reading Then and Now – Humewood Beach →

Humewood Beach

Humewood Beach is one of Port Elizabeth's premier beaches and is the oldest Blue Flag Beach in South Africa having received Blue Flag status from the first year of implementation.

St Peter’s Church ruins

Looking into the ruins of the St Peter's Church above the St Mary's Cemetery in South End

Garden services at rest

With the Walmer Township so close to the airport it's nothing strange to see cattle or goats grazing in the area around 3rd Avenue and Allister Miller Drive. Normally, in between people complaining about it, there are jokes about the garden services at work. Natural garden services that is often more effective than the municipality … Continue reading Garden services at rest →

St Peter’s windows

Just imagine what these windows of the St Peter's church ruins would have looked like with stained glass windows in a beautiful historic church compared to this.

Paddling on the Sundays River

The Sundays River Valley and Addo is synonymous with the Addo Elephant National Park and have never really been a holiday destination unless you went to visit the Addo Park. But this has all changed. The Addo area is about so much more than just elephants these days. It has actually developed into a holiday destination all on its … Continue reading Paddling on the Sundays River →

Paddling on the PE beachfront

Port Elizabeth offers so many water sport and activity opportunities. We really are super fortunate to live on Algoa Bay with everything it offers. Check out this YouTube video of MyLifeInTransit and his dad going paddling along the Port Elizabeth beachfront. Along the way they came across a pod of dolphins which can only be described as … Continue reading Paddling on the PE beachfront →

The Riderless Horse Memorial

The Horse Memorial has always been one of my favorite monuments around Port Elizabeth. Not just for what it looks like, but more importantly for what it stands for. Port Elizabeth was the main port of entry for horses and mules used by the British forces during the Anglo Boar War (1899 - 1902). During … Continue reading The Riderless Horse Memorial →

Heading home after a day at the beach

We went for a late afternoon walk on the beachfront last Saturday and at one stage walked behind these two ladies with their kids heading home after a day at the beach. I'm not big on people photography but I love this pic. Perhaps I should try more of it.