I feel like I am having one of those days where I just want to get out and go for a walk somewhere relaxing. Somewhere in nature. Somewhere with a stream. But alas I am stuck in the office. I do have this picture of a couple of friends doing just that in Settlers Park.
Tag: nature
Cape Recife WWII Forward Observation Post
Port Elizabeth has arguably the most complete collection of surviving coast artillery buildings and equipment dating from the Second World War (1939-45) of any port in South Africa. Before the Second World War the Port Elizabeth Harbour actually had no defence in place except for Fort Frederick which was built in 1799 to guard the … Continue reading Cape Recife WWII Forward Observation Post
Moss and mushroom
Eerste Drif
Sleepy Hollow is situated in the Maitland River Valley which means that the Maitland River runs through the property. Duh. That sounded better in my head before I typed it. Anyway. There are several trails that you can take with the main trail following the stream up the valley. Along the way the trail passes several pools … Continue reading Eerste Drif
Aloe Nature Reserve
Port Elizabeth has some very beautiful and naturally diverse nature reserves in and around the city. The nice part is that they all have hiking trails through them and its possible to do them either on your own (always keep safety in mind and walk in at least a small group rather than on your … Continue reading Aloe Nature Reserve
Pincushion Protea
Pincushion Proteas in full bloom at the Van Stadens Wild Flower Reserve west of Port Elizabeth
River pool
One of the pools on the Maitland River at Sleepy Hollow west of Port Elizabeth. In summer a lot of the campers like to cool off in these pools which is situated up the valley from the campsite.
First drift at Sleepy Hollow
I love camping at Sleepy Hollow just outside of Port Elizabeth. Its only 15 minutes from the city, yet its out in nature with a bit of indigenous forest growing along the Maitland River flowing through the valley in which Sleepy Hollow is situated. I have quite a lot of pics from Sleepy Hollow which … Continue reading First drift at Sleepy Hollow
Sleepy Hollow caravan and camp site
Sleepy Hollow caravan park truly is one of Port Elizabeth's best kept secrets. It is situated in the Maitland River Valley and is a real get back to nature spot. That is if some idiot doesn't play his music loud enough for the whole camp to hear. But them you occasionally find in all camping … Continue reading Sleepy Hollow caravan and camp site
University
Continuing our little jaunt down Marine Drive, we pass the grounds of the University. Previously known as UPE, it recently amalgamated with the nearby Technikon, and the two are now together known as Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, or NMMU for short.The buildings are a classic example of what is now called "brutal architecture", the raw … Continue reading University
Firefly the Travel Guy 