The chair lady of the Donkin

Anton Momberg's "Untitled Piece", forming part of Route 67, standing proud on the Donkin Reserve. Some call her the lady with the chair but for the first time did I realise that she could also be the "chairlady" of the Donkin Reserve

Calm day on the Donkin

I had to drop something off at the Donkin yesterday and found this tranquil scene. Warm day, not a breeze and barely anybody out and about. At least I got to enjoy it for 5 minutes before I had to hit the road again.

Enjoying the view from Fort Frederick

Today's photo is just proof that I don't always gallivant around town on my own but sometimes take the family along to explore with me. It's also proof that you can take your family to historic spots like Fort Frederick without having to fear for your life, like so many want others to believe.

A little bit of Bo-Kaap in the Bay

This row of colourful houses in Alfred Terrace, Central always fascinate me. It shows that if all the old Settler homes in the area gets a proper revamp and a lick of paint that we can have our own colourful historic area like the Bo-Kaap in Cape Town. The only difference will be that we … Continue reading A little bit of Bo-Kaap in the Bay →

The wedge building in Central

A couple of years ago I got an inquiry to find out if I had any information on the "wedge building" near the Donkin Reserve in Central. After doing a bit of research and not finding much, I posted the question on the ExPE 60's 70's and 80's page where I received a wide range … Continue reading The wedge building in Central →

Opera House contemplation

While on a tour of the Opera House a week or two (jeez, it could be three already) ago, I caught my friend - and fellow tourism peep - Seekoei taking in the view of the main auditorium from the stage while in deep contemplation. Wonder if there was a bit of a "wouldn't it … Continue reading Opera House contemplation →

Inside the Port Elizabeth Opera House

When last have you attended a performance at the Opera House? Do you even know what it looks like in the main theatre? I am ashamed to say that I haven't been there for many many years, but I got to see it while on a tour of the facility last week. The curtain isn't … Continue reading Inside the Port Elizabeth Opera House →

The new Opera House extension and renovations

Yesterday's post was a Then and Now post featuring the Port Elizabeth Opera House. As the photo was taken from the street corner, the latest addition to the building wasn't really that visible so I decided to post a second photo. The wine coloured section is is the part that was built on to the … Continue reading The new Opera House extension and renovations →

Then and Now – The Port Elizabeth Opera House

The first meeting to discuss a new theatre for Port Elizabeth took place in 1890 after which a company was formed, shares sold and a site was agreed upon with the Town Council. The building was designed by G.W. Smith and opened on 1 December 1892. The first lessees of the building was B and … Continue reading Then and Now – The Port Elizabeth Opera House →

A new coffee shop at the Athenaeum

There seems to be a coffee shop around every second corner these days, so you tend to look for the special ones. Last week I got to visit the newest one in town and it may just become one of those special ones. It is located inside the historic Athenaeum building in Central and is … Continue reading A new coffee shop at the Athenaeum →