Casino Heist

Here is a view of the Casino Complex and Shark Rock Pier you won't see every day. Taken from a yacht last week, as we headed back to the harbour. The Casino was held up in heist early yesterday.... notch another one up to the criminals who seem to have free reign here these days. … Continue reading Casino Heist →

Coco de Mer

If you are looking for a great eating out experience, there is a new restaurant in town, along the beachfront in the Dolphins Leap Centre. Of course for me, it was the decor that first drew me in.... who could resist the attention to detail, the classic black and white fabrics and black chandeliers, combined … Continue reading Coco de Mer →

Yacht Club series #1

Recently one of our readers, Alan, kindly invited us to visit the Algoa Bay Yacht Club and take photos there. Well, we took him up on his offer yesterday, and had a wonderful time, snapping a ridiculous amount of photos (yachts and water are SO photogenic!) So over the coming weeks you will no doubt … Continue reading Yacht Club series #1 →

Holiday Season at Kings Beach

This is how Kings Beach looked last week, in contrast to the wonderful clear expanse of beach I had practically to myself in this post. We have had some glorious days, and residents and holiday makers alike have made full use of the opportunity, although being more like loners ourselves, we tend to leave them … Continue reading Holiday Season at Kings Beach →

Lame little fun fair

Every year around Christmas, the kids wait with excitement for the fun fair to arrive and set up on the dunes at the edge of the Kings Beach car park. It used to be quite impressive, with roller coasters, a big wheel, wall of death and pirate ship which flipped right over, but as the … Continue reading Lame little fun fair →

Beachfront Restaurant: Cafe Brazilia

Because of our generally pleasant climate, and the geography of Port Elizabeth which has quite steep hilly areas right next to the beachfront, offering commanding views across the bay, most of our Restaurants and Cafes along there have outside patios as well as indoor seating. There are few things more relaxing than enjoying a meal … Continue reading Beachfront Restaurant: Cafe Brazilia →