"Reconsider South Africa" and experience it with all your senses

https://youtube.googleapis.com/v/zv1MU_Nh8ck&source=uds"What is beauty? Is it a view that's been waiting for you for centuries? A setting that gives you goosebumps when you see it for the first time? A scene so striking it remains in your memory forever? Is it a moment that stops you in your tracks and leaves you in awe? Some people … Continue reading "Reconsider South Africa" and experience it with all your senses →

Old time kitchen

My favorite part of the No 7 Castle Hill historical museum is the old kitchen. It always reminds me of my grandmother who had a number of the implements in her kitchen. It doesn't matter how many times I go there there is always something new to discover and showing kids around there is a wonderful … Continue reading Old time kitchen →

Colchester on Pasella

https://youtube.googleapis.com/v/zb3eyqMpzUc&source=udsIt's always nice to see Port Elizabeth and it's surrounds feature on television and amongst these programs is Pasella on SABC 2. A week or so ago I posted the Geocaching in Port Elizabeth insert that I "starred" in and I decided to go and see which of the other PE related inserts I could find. … Continue reading Colchester on Pasella →

Enjoying the view

The best part of any walk or hike is enjoying the scenic views, like Cathy was doing here on the Flamingo Trail at Swartkops a little while ago.

Nature’s Valley panorama

A panoramic view of Nature's Valley and its surrounds from the top of The Point looking west

The well at No7 Castle Hill

One of the highlights of visits to No7 Castle Hill is the working well in the courtyard. As there is no fountain, water collects in the well from the roof and was used for normal household usage back in the days. I chose to post a picture without anybody in just to show what the whole courtyard … Continue reading The well at No7 Castle Hill →

Harbour sunset

I love to photograph sunrises and sunsets. Unfortunately I don't get myself up early enough in summer for a sunrise (although the chances are better to snap one in winter) I get sunset pics a bit more often (although not nearly as much as I would like to). This sunset I snapped after cruising on … Continue reading Harbour sunset →

Climbing The Point at Natures Valley

I'm starting to plan all my trips and holidays not just around what I want to see and do, but also around where there are Geocaches in the area. If you don't know much about Geocaching then you would wonder why and how it could enhance a holiday, but believe me it does. It often … Continue reading Climbing The Point at Natures Valley →

Aloes at Swartkops

Its about aloe time and I can't wait to see all the aloes in flower around Port Elizabeth again. In anticipation I'm posting this picture of two aloes with dry flowers next to the Swartkops River on the Flamingo Trail I took a little while ago.

Flamingo Trail views

Walking along the upper section of the Flamingo Trail gives you stunning views of the Swartkops River Estuary