I want to take this opportunity to wish all my Christian friends, family and Port Elizabeth Daily Photo followers a MERRY CHRISTMAS. May this day be a special one full of love, happiness and lots of blessings. The Christmas tree in the picture was photographed in the Boardwalk Hotel lobby.
Author: Jonker Fourie - Firefly the Travel Guy
Lady Elizabeth Donkin – Then and Now
I wonder how many people who have seen the mosaic art piece on the Donkin Reserve next to the pyramid have noticed that the only known portrait of Lady Elizabeth Donkin has been incorporated into it.Elizabeth Frances néeMarkham was the young wife of Sir Rufane Shaw Donkin and died of fever shortly after child birth while … Continue reading Lady Elizabeth Donkin – Then and Now
Facing my fear of heights on the Pine Lodge high ropes course
I got to face my fear of heights at Pine Lodge the other day and walked away a better man for it. Pine Lodge not only introduced a zipline to the public, but also a new high ropes course. The high ropes course consist of two levels with four challenges per level.. We only had time … Continue reading Facing my fear of heights on the Pine Lodge high ropes course
Ziplining at Pine Lodge
Looking for something a little different to do around Port Elizabeth this summer? Why not try out Pine Lodge's zipline? Even though it's been there for probably a year or two now, Pine Lodge has decided to really start pushing all the activities one can do at the resort to both in-house guests as well … Continue reading Ziplining at Pine Lodge
Enjoying the Boardwalk fountains
Drama Princess watching the Boardwalk Fountain Spectacular from the balcony of the La Vino Wine and Tapas Bar at the Boardwalk. The best seat in the house if you ask me.
Viva Port Elizabeth!
Port Elizabeth is an awesome place. Viva Port Elizabeth!!! Viva!!!!
Tourists in Port Elizabeth
Haters are quick to say that tourists don't come to Port Elizabeth. They are wrong. Tourists do come. You just need to go around the city and have a look and you will see them. There are coaches parked at hotels. Tourists walking around the beachfront and through the Boardwalk. Addo Elephant National Park and … Continue reading Tourists in Port Elizabeth
Landing at Port Elizabeth Airport
If you have never flown into Port Elizabeth, I have something for you today. If you have flown into the city before I'm sure you'll still enjoy it. This week's Video Friday post is a video by Angelo the Explorer shot out the window of the plane as he came in for a landing in Port … Continue reading Landing at Port Elizabeth Airport
Le Vino balcony view
Last week I got to attend the launch of the new Le Vino Wine and Tapas Bar at the Boardwalk. Le Vino is in the space where Dulce used to be and has a great upstairs area with a balcony. It's on this balcony we sat watching the sun go down over the Boardwalk lake … Continue reading Le Vino balcony view
Pine Lodge – 25 years on
A week or so ago Pine Lodge at Cape Recife celebrated their 25th birthday. I was invited to the events of the day and snapped this pic of the resort from the first zipline platform. What is great of Pine Lodge is that they offer a range of accommodation types from camping and self catering … Continue reading Pine Lodge – 25 years on
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