Kings Beach cascade

At the one end of the Kings Beach Park's lake is an elevated area from where water cascades down into the lake. This elevated area have been here as long as I remember. Long before the redevelopment took place. When I was small there was a kiddies waterslide and small pool where we often went … Continue reading Kings Beach cascade →

Voting Line scenes

The Voting Line must surely be my favorite art piece along Route 67. I just can't get enough of looking at the figures and every time I'm there it feels like I'm noticing a different feature.

The lower Baakens River

We've had a fair amount of rain over the last couple of months... Ok, so maybe a bit more than a fair amount of rain. So much in fact that my backyard has become a swamp with water oozing up between my toes if I walk there barefoot. Last Thursday night and Friday morning it … Continue reading The lower Baakens River →

A Journey of Giraffes

Normally people would go to a game reserve to see giraffes but did you know there is a group of 20 giraffes on the Port Elizabeth beachfront? What do you call a group or collection of giraffes?Corps of giraffesHerd of giraffesTower of giraffesJourney of giraffesWhile we are at it. I bet you didn't know that there are a couple … Continue reading A Journey of Giraffes →

Oudebosch – the perfect stop in the Tsitsikamma

It was a cold and somewhat wet winters afternoon and were heading back to Port Elizabeth after a very enjoyable pre-cold front weekend in The Crags. Driving along the N2, most people make their comfort and coffee / food stop at Storms River Bridge. I haven't done that for a number of years now Not since discovering the Oudebosch Farmstall … Continue reading Oudebosch – the perfect stop in the Tsitsikamma →

A quick stop at Supertubes in Jbay

A week or so ago I attended the Kouga Baviaans Surf and Safari Marketing Association's AGM in Jeffreys Bay. It was a perfect winters day and I decided to make a stop at Supertubes before heading back to Port Elizabeth.A deserted beach that was packed during the Jbay Open just a few weeks agoEnjoying one of the best … Continue reading A quick stop at Supertubes in Jbay →

A bit of history of South End

Most people know South End as the area in Port Elizabeth just above the harbour where the main fire station, Humewood Police Station, South End Cemetery and lots of townhouses is. A lot of younger residence of Port Elizabeth probably don't know the history of the area.South End used to be a very cosmopolitan community. … Continue reading A bit of history of South End →

South End art sculpture

Most of the art making up Route 67 is located around the Donkin Reserve and the city centre. There are a couple of installations making up the 67 art pieces of the route that aren't located on the direct walking route though. One of these is the South End glass sculpture on the island in the parking area … Continue reading South End art sculpture →

Escaping big cats

The big cats from the Eastern Cape and surrounding areas just don't want to be contained. First a couple of cheetahs suddenly appeared in Addo from who knows where, Then a lion escaped from the Karoo National Park and roamed the surrounding countryside for a couple of weeks before being captured. Well, things happen in … Continue reading Escaping big cats →

The history of St Philips Church in Richmond Hill

I sometimes ask myself, "Self, how many people every wonder about the history of an old building when they drive past it?" I snapped a picture of St Philips Church in Richmond Hill yesterday and decided to go and see if I can find any information about the church's history and background. Guess what? I'm … Continue reading The history of St Philips Church in Richmond Hill →