https://youtube.googleapis.com/v/qXCbY-KcHyY&source=udsAt the recent 2nd annual South African Tourism Lilizela Awards Raggy Charters of Port Elizabeth won the Marine Experience category in the customer experience section. It is a huge accomplishment not just for Lloyd Edwards and his team but also a feather in the cap of Port Elizabeth and Algoa Bay. It proves that this area can … Continue reading Penguin Island Cruise with Raggy Charters video
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Pine forests in the Tsitsikamma
The Tsitsikamma's three biggest industries are tourism, dairy and forestry. So by the last one you can gather that the area is more than just indigenous forests. The Tsitsikamma also has a huge amount of commercial pine plantations. Pine trees were first planted early in the 20th century to replace indigenous forests that were cut … Continue reading Pine forests in the Tsitsikamma
New beachfront wall
The retaining wall all the beachfront walkway between McArthurs Pool and Humewood Beach have had a complete renovation and makeover after it was found to have some structural problems that have developed over time. The work was finally completed a couple of weeks ago and the walkway is now fully accessible once again.
Sour fig or Ghaukum
Carpobrotus deliciosus (sour fig, perdevy, ghaukum, ghounavy ) is a fairly well know sight in this area. They have purple, pink or white flowers, almost straight, green leaves and sweet fruits that make excellent sour fig preserve. They grows on sand dunes and in rocky grassland along the southern and eastern coast of South Africa from … Continue reading Sour fig or Ghaukum
Wave shower at Humewood
A couple of beachgoers enjoying the rough seas at Humewood Beach with the waves crashing over the rocks
Kings Beach flea market
Every Sunday the walkway next to Marine Drive at Kings Beach get turned into the Kings Beach Fleamarket. The market is a mixture of hand made goods, African craft and curious and fong kong sunglasses, bags, wallets and clothing. The perfect spot for a Sunday morning walk and a bit of shopping.
A Tsitsikamma Canopy Tour with the family
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, its Firefly and the Famdamily. Well, that is what you would have said if you were on a walk in the Tsitsikamma forest the other day. I'm in the very fortunate position that I have had the wonderful privilege to go on the Tsitsikamma Canopy Tour … Continue reading A Tsitsikamma Canopy Tour with the family
Coffee with a back to front view
On Friday I attended a tourism marketing workshop at the Beach Hotel and afterwards a couple of us went for coffee at The Verandah. I was sitting with my back to the beach but still had a nice reflective view of Shark Rock Pier.
Kings Beach sun chair feature
The whole Kings Beach development has added more than just a lake to the beachfront landscape. It also includes a number of features like this sun chair on the walkway. Great to utilise if you want to snap a couple of pics of your loved ones.
Singing the South African National Anthem at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium
https://youtube.googleapis.com/v/_wW6RKTvGbg&source=udsThe Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium is getting the reputation of being one of the best stadiums in the country when it comes to singing the South African National Anthem before a rugby test match. In 2011 before the All Blacks test we (and I say we as in Port Elizabethans) knocked over the proverbial cricket middle stump with a rendition … Continue reading Singing the South African National Anthem at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium
Firefly the Travel Guy 