Kings Beach Kite surfer

Cars leaving port

I met a friend from out of town for coffee at the Kelway Hotel in Humewood last week. The Kelway has an open deck area at their restaurant with an amazing view of Kings Beach and the Port Elizabeth Harbour entrance. While we were chatting a car carrier ship was leaving the harbour. I kept on … Continue reading Cars leaving port →

Protecting dune vegitation

The vegetated dunes between Kings Beach and the walkways passing the swimming pools have been fenced off to protect the delicate dune vegetation. In the past people have just been walking over the dunes willy-nilly without any consideration for the vegetation. The problem is that once the vegetation disappears the dune starts "moving" and the … Continue reading Protecting dune vegitation →

Sunny day on Kings Beach

A sunny day on Kings BeachAfter the kind of weather we have had this week there can be no doubt anymore that summer has slipped in the door and shoo'd winter away. Another one of the signs is that when I slip down to the beachfront during lunch time the beaches aren't all empty anymore.

Coming soon: Summer

Yesterday morning was a stunning morning and I headed down to the beachfront before work for a short walk. The weather was stunning with no wind and the sun warming up. Summer is around the corner and one of these days people will be flocking to the beaches. Kings Beach stretches away from McArthur's pool … Continue reading Coming soon: Summer →

Harbour giraffes

Smartie (Bibo) Train

Is there anybody out there who grew up in Port Elizabeth who doesn't remember the Smartie train at Kings Beach? I remember how we went to the little kiddies pool by the train and went on rides afterwards. I still have a photo somewhere with us kids standing in front of the train. Today the … Continue reading Smartie (Bibo) Train →

Fun in the sun and the surf

There were a lot of people enjoying Kings Beach today and there was a brisk wind that was just right for the wind surfers, in the surf and on the beach.

Kings Beach – Room with a view

Beach front flats looking over Kings Beach. They must have wonderful views of the area.

Kings Beach – Wetland

Sea gulls coming in to land. The wetland provides a quiet haven for the many birds that frequent the area. In the backgrond is the tank farm and the ore dump.