Autumn on the beach

Its been cold and grey over the last two days with more to come. Clearly this wasn't taken over the last few days. I did take it last week though when we had one of PE's typical stunning autumn days.

Where did Pollok Beach get its name?

Have you ever wondered where Pollok Beach got its name from? For a start, it is supposed to be spelled Pollok without the "c" so it definitely wasn't named after Graham Pollock. I found the source of the name on the Millers Local blog. Pollok Beach was named after the Pollok Hotel that used to stand where the present Summerseas is … Continue reading Where did Pollok Beach get its name? →

Kings Beach activities

Standing at McArthur pool on Saturday during Ironkids I tried out the zoom lens on my new camera watched some activity on Kings Beach. I was amazed at all the different things happening. People swimming, a couple of kite boarders, two guys on SUPs, body boarders, knee board paddlers, kids building sand castles, people having … Continue reading Kings Beach activities →

A view of Shark Rock Pier

Port Elizabeth has 40 kilometers of sandy beaches and that isn't counting the rocky shoreline in-between. Our main beachfront is our pride and joy with beaches like Kings Beach, Humewood, Hobie and Pollok Beach attracting thousands of visitors every week. And that's just the locals. I wonder how many people remember what Hobie Beach looked … Continue reading A view of Shark Rock Pier →

Kini Bay seen from Lauries Bay

Lauries Bay is a collection of cottages - or shacks as the owners call them - on private land along Port Elizabeth's Wild Side just before Kini Bay. The only way to get to them is along a private track which only the shack owners have access to or walking along the beach. I've never … Continue reading Kini Bay seen from Lauries Bay →

Croc on the beach at Lauries Bay

The wild Croc is not endemic to the Eastern Cape so I was very surprised to find one basking in the sun and taking a rest between the rocks at Lauries Bay on the Wildside. It wasn't threatening at all so I got nice and close to get a photo before leaving him alone. He probably … Continue reading Croc on the beach at Lauries Bay →

Little rock creatures

It's amazing how much life one actually finds in rock pools at low tide. The other day I was looking for stuff to photograph and amongst others snapped a pic of these little guys in their "volcano" shells. I have no idea what they are but after lots of consultation with my friend Google I came across … Continue reading Little rock creatures →

Shark Rock Pier and Hobie Beach on a winters morning

After a nice cold snap a week or two ago, we've had some beautiful weather this week. Walking across the road from my office to a meeting at Blue Waters Café I couldn't help but to snap Shark Rock Pier at Hobie Beach on my new phone and Instagram it. By the way, have I … Continue reading Shark Rock Pier and Hobie Beach on a winters morning →

Autumn on Hobie Beach

Hobie Beach. Yes, slightly empty but it is autumn after all and the weather is getting colder

Swimming at Kings Beach… seen from the sea

I don't get to go on the sea that often so cruising along the beachfront on The Jester gives one the opportunity to experience a different view of the beautiful Port Elizabeth beachfront. And it really is beautiful. One of the things that does come across as a little weird though is watching people swimming on the … Continue reading Swimming at Kings Beach… seen from the sea →