A quick detour from the N2 between Nanaga and Grahamstown to Kenton-on-Sea took me through the village of Salem for the first time in ages last week. I didn't have time to explore much but I did stop for a quick photo of the front of the church while parked next to the cricket field. Salem … Continue reading The church in Salem
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The Swartkops River Mouth
This is the view towards Port Elizabeth while standing next to the mouth of the Swartkops River
Sunday lunch at Blackbeard’s
The Damselfly is busy getting ideas for their office Christmas lunch at the end of the year so we went to try out Blackbeard's Restaurant at the Chapman Hotel as part of her research. At R120 per adult and R75 for a child it must be one of the more affordable Sunday buffets around. The starters … Continue reading Sunday lunch at Blackbeard’s
Coega in the distance
Coega Harbour seen from Bluewater Bay Beach. Notice the two oil rigs currently being worked on in the harbour.
The Port Elizabeth Savanna Before and After Party
A couple of weeks ago I received an invitation to the Savanna Before and After Party here in Port Elizabeth. I'm not really the party and nightlife type so would probably have looked at the invite with only half an eye if it wasn't for the fact that it was a Savanna Party. Savanna Premium Cider … Continue reading The Port Elizabeth Savanna Before and After Party
A dark Edward Hotel
It was sad going past the Edward Hotel the other night and seeing that the whole place is dark except for the lights along the front. I wonder what's going to happen to the place or is it a case of nobody really caring at the moment?
A perfect moring on the Wild Coast
You know when you've experienced something that you just want to share over and over again? My Wild Coast trip was like that (heck, sometimes I feel every trip I go on is like that) and I wish I could transport you all to the day I spend at Wavecrest Hotel and getting up to a … Continue reading A perfect moring on the Wild Coast
Lifesavers in action
I made a quick stop in Bluewater Bay a week or so ago on my way out to Addo. While taking a couple of photos at the Swartkops River Mouth a team from the Bluewater Bay Surf Lifesaving Club was called out to assist with an incident on the river. They quickly towed the waveski out … Continue reading Lifesavers in action
The Donkin Reserve at full moon
Full moon over the Donkin Reserve last week
Where did Coffee Bay get it’s name?
Have you ever wondered where Coffee Bay got its name from? Its not like the Wild Coast is a coffee growing area and beer is a lot more popular around there than coffee anyway. Way back in 1893 on a... this part of the story I don't know so I will give you a couple of … Continue reading Where did Coffee Bay get it’s name?
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