A quick trip through the Bloukrans River Pass

The Bloukrans River Pass must be one of the most beautiful passes in the Southern Cape and Garden Route areas. Unfortunately after the 2006 floods part of the road was damaged and rather than repairing it, the road was closed. Although officially closed it isn't blocked off and there is nothing stopping cars from driving … Continue reading A quick trip through the Bloukrans River Pass →

Port Elizabeth beaches video

I was digging around for a video to post for this week's Video Friday and found this short about Port Elizabeth's beaches on Rooms for Africa dating back to 2010. It will be hard to disagree with anybody saying that we really have magnificent beaches here in PE.

The guy who built the 3rd Avenue Dip

As one drives through the 3rd Avenue Dip from Mangold Park side through towards Newton Park, there is a parking area to the right just after the bridge from where the Lower Guinea Fowl Trail starts. On the edge of this open space is a stone bench with plaque on it. The bench and plaque is a … Continue reading The guy who built the 3rd Avenue Dip →

Cradock Moederkerk

Driving through the Karoo Heartland town of Cradock the other day I just couldn't help but to stop and snap a few pics of the "Moederkerk" in town. I've played around with a couple of effects and this is what I came up with. Oh yes, and what is a post without a little bit … Continue reading Cradock Moederkerk →

Donkin Street Houses

The Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism head office recently moved from their old premises in South End to new offices in the Donkin Street Houses. The newly renovated Donkin Street Houses form part of the Donkin Village precinct which includes the city blocks of Donkin Hill, Constitution Hill and Victoria Street. This post isn't intended to start … Continue reading Donkin Street Houses →

Water under the bridge at the dip

During the recent heavy rains the 3rd Avenue Dip was closed a couple of times again. After it opened up Drama Princess asked if we could stop down at the bottom because she wanted to see the water. The Baakens River was still flowing strong and water was gushing through the pipes under the road.Looking … Continue reading Water under the bridge at the dip →

A stolen grave fence

The very first Geocache I placed was in the historic South End Cemetery. I found a nice little spot on the gate section of a fence around a grave that dates back to the late 1800's. Placing this cache was my way of showing other people this historic gem. On Saturday evening at my birthday … Continue reading A stolen grave fence →

Have you ever visited the GFI or Ron Belling Art Galleries?

Do you know any of these two art galleries? The Ron Belling Art Gallery and the GFI Art Gallery. Perhaps the former sounds familiar. Not sure about the latter? Well, they are one and the same thing.The gallery is housed in a landmark Art Deco style building across from St Georges Park on Park Drive. The building, … Continue reading Have you ever visited the GFI or Ron Belling Art Galleries? →

Firefly’s Fourtief Bifday

The last time I had a proper birthday party was for my 21st. For the past five years I've wanted to have a party and this year was the year. I just had to have one to celebrate as it was a milestone birthday. Rather than sending out invites to individual people, I decided to … Continue reading Firefly’s Fourtief Bifday →

Silver Rocket Cadillac by Stuart Reece shot in PE

I love watching music videos and adverts (I don't say movies and tv programs cause we haven't really had any) that's been shot around Port Elizabeth and spotting places I know. One of my friends posted a link to this music video for Stuart Reece's Silver Rocket Cadillac on Facebook yesterday and as it started I … Continue reading Silver Rocket Cadillac by Stuart Reece shot in PE →