Sweet thorn sunset

Another sunset pic taken on my return trip from Cradock last week

The Fugart Kite

The iconic South African playwright, Athol Fugard, has very close links to Port Elizabeth. His famous play Master Harold and the Boys is set in St George's Park where his mother ran the St George's Park Tea Room. An important part of the play includes a kite which the character Sam makes Hally (Fugard). Here is my question for … Continue reading The Fugart Kite →

What reigns supreme in the Baviaanskloof?

The Baviaanskloof. A place where nature, scenic beauty, fresh air, great hospitality and, where I was at Baviaans Lodge in the south, no electricity and no cell phone reception, reigns supreme. Keep an eye on the blog in the next few days to read all about our Baviaans Lodge experience.

Elands River Road sunrise

I'm a bit of a lazy bones when it gets to getting up early for sunrise. That is one of the things I like about winter. Sunrise is so much later. During last weekend's Father / Son camp I took a walk out of the campsite to snap this the sunrise over the Elands River … Continue reading Elands River Road sunrise →

Crawling over pipes

Geocaches aren't always easy park and grabs. Sometimes you have to put a little effort into getting to it

Port Elizabeth sunsets

Port Elizabeth has had a couple of absolutely stunning sunsets this week. Yesterday local surf blogger MillersLocal posted a time lapse of Wednesday night's sunset taken from her apartment window overlooking the beachfront *seriously jealous*. I immediately asked if I could post it as this week's Video Friday and she proceeded to also send me … Continue reading Port Elizabeth sunsets →

Weekend time is braai time

We are so fortunate in South Africa that we can braai with coals created from burning wood. In so many countries you aren't allowed to braai on an open fire and if you are a real braaier then you would agree that a braai on gas just isn't a braai. It's also so much more … Continue reading Weekend time is braai time →

Father and Son camp

Last weekend I went on a Father and Son camp organized by Chaos Boy's school with Get Real Adventures out at their venue on the Elands River Road. What a great experience! We were split into two teams and got to do two days of challenges and activities with our sons. Team building at it's best. … Continue reading Father and Son camp →

Madiba’s glasses

On my last visit to Cape Town I wanted to make sure I got to see the Madiba inspired "sunglasses" placed next to the promenade at Sea Point. The art piece was created by artist Michael Elion, in conjunction with the City of Cape Town as part of World Design Capital 2014 and was in … Continue reading Madiba’s glasses →

Bulk River bridge

If you drive along the Elands River Road you pass over two rivers with dams visible on your left (if you are traveling westwards). The Bulk River and Sand River dams both formed part of Port Elizabeth's early water supply and dates back to the early 1900's. Both rivers are tributaries of the Elands River which in turn … Continue reading Bulk River bridge →