Forest, ferns, lilies and fog

I don't know why but when I think of Hogsback I either think of streams and waterfalls or forests, ferns, lilies and fog. I think I nailed the latter in this picture.

Chicky’s Yard

Last week I attended the Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism AGM at a spot called Chicky's Yard in the lower Baakens Valley. Chicky's Yard basically is an events venue but I have a feeling that it's going to evolve into more than just that what with the Richmond Hill Brewing Co right next door and so … Continue reading Chicky’s Yard →

St George’s Park water lilies

I took a walk around St George's Park the other day. Yes, alone and with my camera in hand. It really isn't as bad as so many people would like to make it out to be. It's just important to stay alert and observant but I didn't notice any unsavory characters hanging out in the … Continue reading St George’s Park water lilies →

The St Georges Park Oak that isn’t anymore

In 1861, Mayor William Smith planted an Oak tree at the spot in the then new St Georges Park to commemorate the visit in 1860 of His Royal Highness Prince Alfred. The tree unfortunately blew over in January 2001 with the original inscription then being moved to the Parks Division offices nearby. Today the spot … Continue reading The St Georges Park Oak that isn’t anymore →

Nelson Mandela Bay – An African Wildlife Adventure Hotspot

Today I want to post a promotional video done for Nelson Mandela Bay by Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism a few months ago featuring our wonderful wildlife and natural offering. Algoa Bay, the coastal region of Nelson Mandela Bay, boasts 40 km of magnificent golden beaches as well as one of the most diverse marine eco systems … Continue reading Nelson Mandela Bay – An African Wildlife Adventure Hotspot →

Guess the PE spot

A friend sent me a WhatApp with this picture. I immediately know where he was. Do you?

An evening at St Georges

The cricket season is in full swing and the Warriors were playing the Knights in a T20 match in PE tonight. Having a cricket mad daughter we headed over to St Georges for a bit of action and action we got. The Warriors totally outplayed the Knights on all fronts and we even got to … Continue reading An evening at St Georges →

The hog will lead the way

One of the most famous trail markers in South Africa must be the hogs marking all the hiking trails around the village of Hogsback in the Eastern Cape. We slipped and slid around some of the trails in Hogsback over a wet weekend recently but as we say in Afrikaans, "Mooi bly maar mooi" meaning … Continue reading The hog will lead the way →

Tuesday sunset

With the huge fire at Schoenmakerskop and a fire in Fairview there is a lot of smoke in the air which means orange sunsets. Getting home this evening I noticed that the wind was blowing westerly so no smoke between me and the sunset. By the time I got home the sun was gone but … Continue reading Tuesday sunset →

Signs that summer is here – Pleasureland arrives

Driving down Marine Drive past Kings Beach this morning I saw one of the signs that summer is here. The trucks carrying Pleasureland's equipment has pulled in. Within a week or so all the rides should be set up and that will mean it's time for the holiday hordes to start appearing on the N2.