Morning walk

An early morning walk along the beach at Kabeljous. I know it's not PE but hey, close enough.

The lonely house

I just loved this scene of a lonely house - close to being a ruin although at least it still has its roof - in the Gamtoos Valley. It's located on a dirt track a few kilometers off the main road through the valley, so not something many people get to see but well worth … Continue reading The lonely house →

Maitland view

If you had to start walking along the beach from Maitland you will pass Blue Horizon Bay, Van Stadens River Mouth, Gamtoos River Mouth and Kabeljous before getting to Jeffrey's Bay. Miles and miles (literally) of sandy beach. I've always wanted to do it. Maybe... someday.

Beachview coastline

A little detour via Beachview on the way back from Jbay today had me driving along the road from Maitland to Seaview for the first time in ages. Strange how often I used to get out there and how seldom I do these days. Just had to stop and get a picture of the road … Continue reading Beachview coastline →

Fairytale Boardwalk Hotel

The Boardwalk Hotel, all lit up and looking like a fairytale castle, with Shark Rock Pier, all lit up, Hobie Beach, all lit up, and the beachfront, all lit up. Isn't the beachfront just beautiful at night?

Humewood at night

Looking along the Humewood coastline from the pier at night

Boardwalk lake reflection

The Boardwalk's lights reflecting in the Boardwalk lake

Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium time lapse

Last week I posted Duncan Noakes' Sunrise at Shark Rock Pier time lapse after discovering his breathtaking time lapse videos on YouTube. I decided to run through all of them in the regular Video Friday posts. This week's one shows the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in lights as the day turns to night.

Sunset up Heugh Road

Last night the third Travel Massive Port Elizabeth event took place at The Mad Hatter on Heugh Road in Walmer. Travel Massive is a world wide network of travel industry insiders and local chapters organise free networking events allowing people in the travel industry to get together, network, share information and, ultimately, do business. I … Continue reading Sunset up Heugh Road →

Blue cranes in the Overberg

Road trip stories. I have many. Why? Because it's a lot more exciting than just flying to your domestic destination. So except for speed, what is the most exciting thing that could happen on an average flight? Chicken or Beef?Road tripping to Cape Town with Shefetswe and Erenei, we were driving somewhere between Caledon and Bot River … Continue reading Blue cranes in the Overberg →