SAMREC’s Must Touch Room

One of the attractions for visitors at SAMREC is the "Must Touch Room". It allows interaction of the visitors, especially the kids, with different aspects of the marine environment. There are just too many things to mention here, but visitors can touch shark teeth, a dolphin skull, stuffed marine birds and mammals, play games and learn lots … Continue reading SAMREC’s Must Touch Room →

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 →

Drama Princess in Wonderland

One of the favourite scenes in Happy Valley is the one of Alice in Wonderland. Drama Princess decided to head down the rabbit hole, chomped on a biscuit and drank a potion before going to hang out with the Cheshire Cat.

Putt Putt gardens

One of the things I enjoyed most about a visit to Sun City in North West Province a couple of years ago was the beautiful gardens that surrounded the hotels. The Boardwalk doesn't quite have the space to lay out such elaborate gardens and waterways, but they do have a stunning little tropical corner around … Continue reading Putt Putt gardens →

Merry-go-round

The Boardwalk has a wide variety of children's activities and entertainment ranging from putt-putt and go-carts to bumper boats and a game centre. I think my favorite entertainment item, even if its just in looks, is the good ol' traditional merry-go-round. Not just does little kids love it, it makes for great photography as well.

Miniature train station

The Eastern Cape has many abandoned train stations that hasn't seen any trains in many years. The miniature train station in Londt Park isn't quite one of them. The station lays quiet for 30 days at a time but on the first Sunday of every month it becomes a hub of activity with families coming … Continue reading Miniature train station →

St Georges Prep at No 7 Castle Hill

No 7 Castle Hill is a favorite spot for both young and old (and in between as well). I have been there so many times and always see something that I haven't seen before. It also helps that the museum has a passionate curator in Mrs Grizel Hart who really cares deeply for the museum and … Continue reading St Georges Prep at No 7 Castle Hill →

Splash down

Summer fun at the Splash Waterworld super tube at Kings Beach

Splash Waterworld Super Tube

The Super Tube at Kings Beach has become one of the Port Elizabeth beachfront landmarks a long time ago and is still as popular as possible. Drama Princess turned nine last week and yesterday (Saturday) we had her birthday party at the Super Tube. It's even more fun as I remember and things have changed … Continue reading Splash Waterworld Super Tube →

Putt-putt at the Boardwalk

I haven't played putt-putt in ages and the other night got pulled into a family putt-putt tournament with Damselfly, Chaos Boy, Drama Princess and my mom at the Boardwalk. I'm proud to say that I haven't lost the touch and walked away with the honours.