Sunset over Swartkops

I have been so busy at work lately that I have slowly ran out of photos to post which means that I will really have to make a plan in the next week or so to stock up a little. Even though I'm not quite out yet, I'm featuring one by a guest photographer today. I … Continue reading Sunset over Swartkops →

The Flame of Democracy

Constitution Hill is one of Johannesburg's most prominent heritage sites. It is the home of South Africa's Constitutional Court, the highest court in the country, and is located on the site of a number of prisons dating back to the Apartheid years. One of these prisons were Number 4 Prison (the other two were the … Continue reading The Flame of Democracy →

Yacht Club yachts

I don't get to go to the harbor that often. It doesn't help that security is tight to get it so when I do its because of something that is on at the Algoa Bay Yacht Club. This was the case a week or so ago when I was invited to a function at the … Continue reading Yacht Club yachts →

Exploring Jozi with the City Sightseeing open top bus

My visits to Johannesburg have always been ones of in and out, with very little sightseeing connected with it. Wham, bang, thank you ma'am. This means that I always look at the Joburg travel bloggers' blogs with longing wanting to see the places they write about. A two day trip to Johannesburg meant that I had … Continue reading Exploring Jozi with the City Sightseeing open top bus →

Morning penguin feed at SAMREC

Early morning and late afternoon visitors to SAMREC in Cape Recife will be lucky enough to see how the penguins are fed as part of their tour. The guide explained the whole feeding process to us. As it turns out its not just a case of stuffing a couple of fish down their throats. Every … Continue reading Morning penguin feed at SAMREC →

Happy Valley reflection

One of the snaps from my walk up Happy Valley the other day. Two of the Three Little Pigs reflecting in the Shark River flowing through the valley.

Port Elizabeth’s most iconic site

The Donkin Reserve has always been an iconic site in Port Elizabeth. It has links to the early history of the town and how it got its name plus who doesn't know the famous lighthouse and pyramid combination on the square. With the development of Route 67 and its public art pieces on and around the … Continue reading Port Elizabeth’s most iconic site →

Ships in Algoa Bay

Port Elizabeth is the only city in South Africa with two commercial harbours that can accommodate big ships. The Port Elizabeth Harbour has been around since the 1930's while the Coega deep water harbour has been in operation for about a decade now. Although the two isn't as busy as Durban Harbour which is the … Continue reading Ships in Algoa Bay →

Wild Fly Fishing in the Karoo

Fly fishing - An angling method in which an artificial "fly" is used to catch fish. The fly is cast using a fly rod, reel, and specialized weighted line. Casting a nearly weightless fly or "lure" requires casting techniques significantly different from other forms of casting.Karoo - The Karoo (from the KhoiSan word which means Place … Continue reading Wild Fly Fishing in the Karoo →

Reconsider South Africa

https://youtube.googleapis.com/v/zv1MU_Nh8ck&source=udsOver the years South African Tourism has used some stunning videos to promote South Africa. Earlier this year they launched their newest promotional video and its probably one of the best ones yet. I know its not specifically Port Elizabeth related, but I would like to recommend that you watch it. The theme is "Reconsider South … Continue reading Reconsider South Africa →