Lilies along the Shark River

Flowring lilies along the Shark River in Happy Valley

Happy Valley figures

I took a walk up Happy Valley last week while I was doing a recce for an Amazing Race I organised. Early morning and with no wind walking there was absolute bliss. Not a soul in sight, birds chirping and the cool air on my face. What a spot and so under-utilised. The lawns were … Continue reading Happy Valley figures →

Port Elizabeth’s Shark River

Did you know that the little stream that flows through Happy Valley is called the Shark River? The river valley actually extends up through the old Boet Erasmus Stadium and Forest Hill. Back in the early days of Port Elizabeth the Shark River was one of the town's water sources with the Frames Reservoir being … Continue reading Port Elizabeth’s Shark River →

Piggies in Happy Valley

Two little piggies in Happy Valley looking for their brother

Lights in Happy Valley

The peak summer holidays might be over but it doesn't mean that we have to stop going out to explore and experience out beautiful city. That we can do all year around. Something you can't do in winter though as the lights are only on in summer (unless they change that in future) is Happy … Continue reading Lights in Happy Valley →

Happy Valley – wish I was happy

Today was one of those days. You know, those where you just want to disappear off the radar for a while so nobody can find you. I feel tired and stressed and its all thanks to having my car stolen last week. Not just my car but also my backpack that was in the boot … Continue reading Happy Valley – wish I was happy →

Walking through Happy Valley

After yesterday's post on Happy Valley there was a comment by Grunt saying - "I understood that visitors get mugged when visiting Happy Valley. Used to love it as a child, but based on what I have heard, I tell visitors to avoid it." There probably hasn't been a mugging in Happy Valley for close to … Continue reading Walking through Happy Valley →

Visiting Happy Valley in the evening again

As some of you might know, I have a very special place in my heart for Happy Valley and it was the best news ever when the NMB Municipality fixed it up before this year's summer season started. I walk up Happy Valley quite often but with the Damselfly's operation we didn't really get a … Continue reading Visiting Happy Valley in the evening again →

Happy Valley gardens for a Happy New Year

Another year has come and gone and 2014 is something of the past. I would like to wish all the Port Elizabeth Daily Photo readers and followers a Happy New Year and a prosperous 2015.What is your New Year's resolution for 2015?

Happy Valley – a kids’ paradise

Happy Valley is one of the real Port Elizabeth institutions. We all went there as children and its great to be able to take our children there these days. For the decade or so Happy Valley has had a terrible reputation and very few people ever went there. Three or four years ago all the characters … Continue reading Happy Valley – a kids’ paradise →