Sleepy Hollow mines

One of the main features at Sleepy Hollow outside PE is the old abandoned silver and lead mines dating back to the late 1700's. When we go and camp at Sleepy Hollow we normally take our strong torches along to go for a walk down the old mine shaft. Last time I was there I didn't … Continue reading Sleepy Hollow mines →

Graaff-Reinet’s Groot Kerk – a sight to behold

The view of the Groot Kerk at the top of Graaff-Reinet's main drag is something you don't sommer forget that easily if you've ever visited this Karoo Heartland town. As you enter the town from the south the church slowly becomes visible at the top of the main road. It looms out above the surrounding buildings … Continue reading Graaff-Reinet’s Groot Kerk – a sight to behold →

Activities at Sleepy Hollow

We are busy organising Chaos Boy's 13th birthday party and decided to have a day out with his friends at Sleepy Hollow in the Maitland River Valley. I went to dig out a couple of photos I took at Sleepy Hollow in December when we last popped in there for a visit. I went for … Continue reading Activities at Sleepy Hollow →

Geocaching weekend at Welgelegen Camp

A couple of weeks ago the Port Elizabeth cachers spent the most amazing weekend at Welgelegen Camp on the Cockscomb Road outside Uitenhage. We enjoyed lots of hiking, lots of caching, lots of laughs and lots of celebrations. Welgelegen Camp normally caters for groups so it was the perfect location for the PE cacher's first big weekend event. … Continue reading Geocaching weekend at Welgelegen Camp →

Snorkeling at Sardinia Bay

I found this stunning video by Luke Kibble on YouTube. It was shot with a GoPro on a snorkeling outing at Sardinia Bay. Beautiful footage! Think I need to go get the flippers wet before it starts to get too cold.

Gamtoos River boats

The Gamtoos River is a very popular fishing destination in the Eastern Cape. A quick trip down to the Gamtoos Mouth had me spending some time on the river banks taking pictures of a couple of boats lying at anchor there. The owner of this one live right across the road and came out to … Continue reading Gamtoos River boats →

Looking along Kings Beach

Have you ever walked along Kings Beach all the way to the harbour wall? Not? Then I bet you have never seen Kings Beach from this angle. A little while ago I did just that and sneaked onto the harbour wall for a bit till a security guard looked at us funny. So we turned … Continue reading Looking along Kings Beach →

Historic South End Cemetery

I find a certain calmness when I get to stroll through a historic cemetery. Its not quite the same soul soothing feeling I get when I am in a forest, but it is better than the hustle and bustle of the city. South End Cemetery was established in 1882 and was one of two large multi-denominational and multi-ethnic cemeteries … Continue reading Historic South End Cemetery →

Aloes and Supertubes

Jeffreys Bay is seen as the surfing capital of South Africa with Supertubes being rated as one of the top 10 surf spots in the world. Supertubes is one of the best right hand point breaks in the world and one a good day can break over a distance in access of 300 meters. Swinging … Continue reading Aloes and Supertubes →

Warning: Buffalo Crossing

South Africa's roads have many different road signs. Some you see everywhere and sometimes you get those who crop up and make you do a double take. When it comes to people and animals on the road there are quite a few. Pedestrian crossing signs. Warning signs for cattle, tortoises, children, poth-o-les (I'm not sure what a … Continue reading Warning: Buffalo Crossing →