A Tsitsikamma Sho’t Left

We really don't need much motivation to pack our bags and head somewhere for a Sho't Left weekend. Not at all. Even more so when the invitation for that Sho't Left comes from the Tsitsikamma which is only an hour and a half from our home base in Port Elizabeth. A call from Penny of Tsitsikamma Seaside Accommodation along … Continue reading A Tsitsikamma Sho’t Left →

Sunset in Eersterivier

I have never been disappointed with sunsets at Eersterivier. We recently spent a weekend in this part of the Tsitsikamma courtesy of Tsitsikamma Seaside Accommodation and even though most of the weekend was a bit on the grey side, the cloud did open enough on our first evening to get this beautiful sunset enhanced with a … Continue reading Sunset in Eersterivier →

Danger Rip Current

Eersterivier in the Tsitsikamma is a beautiful piece of coastline with stunning swimming spots between the rock. If you do decided to hit the ocean itself you have to be careful of the rip currents created by all the reefs and rocks as indicated by this sign I photographed at sunset.

Cattle on the Wild Coast beaches

The Wild Coast was one of my last two unexplored Eastern Cape frontiers (the other one is the North Eastern Cape around Rhodes) and I got to do a trip through and explored for two days (more is needed as there is so much I need to go back to see) recently. One of the things I … Continue reading Cattle on the Wild Coast beaches →

East London coastline

I haven't spent much time in East London. Always in and out without much opportunity to explore. My last visit was no different but I made sure I had a couple of minutes to swing by the Esplanade and snapped this picture of the beach as the afternoon shadows started to stretch out to sea.

Port St Johns’ Second Beach

Port St Johns. Scenic. Cultural. Rustic. Authentic. Rich experiences. Unspoiled beaches, Rugged coastline. Natural beauty. The backpackers' party town of the Wild Coast. Port St Johns at the mouth of the Mzimvubu River really is an iconic town and covers all of that and more. Looking at the picture of Second Beach you could easily mistake it for … Continue reading Port St Johns’ Second Beach →

Nature’s Valley panorama

A panoramic view of Nature's Valley and its surrounds from the top of The Point looking west

Climbing The Point at Natures Valley

I'm starting to plan all my trips and holidays not just around what I want to see and do, but also around where there are Geocaches in the area. If you don't know much about Geocaching then you would wonder why and how it could enhance a holiday, but believe me it does. It often … Continue reading Climbing The Point at Natures Valley →

Wilderness Beach from Dolphin Point

The Garden Route has some stunning scenic view points. Storms River Bridge, Bloukrans Bridge, Natures Valley, Plettenberg Bay looking to Beacon Isle and Robberg, Kranshoek and the Knysna Heads just to name a few. Heck, the Garden Route is one continuous scenic view. Right up there with the best amongst them is the view from Dolphin Point looking east along … Continue reading Wilderness Beach from Dolphin Point →

Sunday afternoon fishing

Sunday afternoons is family time and most families choose to relax. Some spend it at home, others on the beach, some go for a Sunday afternoon drive, some go Geocaching (yes, that's us) and so I can go on. This couple spent it fishing from the rocks at Maitland west of Port Elizabeth, .