Then and Now – Donkin Reserve – the lighthouse and pyramid

About two and a half years ago (can it really be so long already?) I did a Then and Now for the Donkin Reserve featuring photos taken from the sea side of the lighthouse and pyramid. Last week I passed by the Donkin on my way to a meeting and snapped one from the other … Continue reading Then and Now – Donkin Reserve – the lighthouse and pyramid →

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.

Coffee with Geocachers

I joined a couple of my fellow Geocachers for a lunch time coffee "event" at the new Urban Express Coffee Shop at the Donkin Village development. I can see this spot becoming very popular, specially for meetings over coffee, seeing its location and how central it is. And yes, that's our bunch on the right.

Donkin Village redevelopment

I met up with a few friends for coffee over lunch time at the new coffee shop at the Donkin Village. I've seen the work being done on the Donkin Street Houses but this was the first time I got to see the development from the back. I really think once the work is done … Continue reading Donkin Village redevelopment →

Lady Elizabeth Donkin – Then and Now

I wonder how many people who have seen the mosaic art piece on the Donkin Reserve next to the pyramid have noticed that the only known portrait of Lady Elizabeth Donkin has been incorporated into it.Elizabeth Frances néeMarkham was the young wife of Sir Rufane Shaw Donkin and died of fever shortly after child birth while … Continue reading Lady Elizabeth Donkin – Then and Now →

Viva Port Elizabeth!

Port Elizabeth is an awesome place. Viva Port Elizabeth!!! Viva!!!!

Port Elizabeth icons, new and old

The Donkin Reserve and Route 67 truly are two of Port Elizabeth's iconic attractions. The one is historic and linked to the very early history of the city while the second brings together all the aspects of the city's cultures, history, peoples and art. The pyramid is actually called the Donkin Memorial and was built … Continue reading Port Elizabeth icons, new and old →

Donkin Reserve Timelapse

Today's Video Friday post is another of Duncan Noakes' excellent time lapse videos. This one is of the iconic Donkin Reserve and the Port Elizabeth harbour beyond as the sun goes down. Stunning!

Aerial video clips of the Donkin and beachfront

While looking for a clip to post for this week's Video Friday I found this video on YouTube. It involves aerial footage shot with a drone and a GoPro of the Donkin Reserve and the beachfront area. How I wish I had the money for a drone and GoPro. Imagine the excellent footage I would … Continue reading Aerial video clips of the Donkin and beachfront →