Kaap Recife sonopkoms

Sonopkoms op die stand by Kaap Recife in Port Elizabeth met die vuurtoring in die voorgrond

Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium

I have seen stunning photos of the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium with some of the best interior ones being taken from the top tow of seats right in the very corner. So late last year during the IRB 7's I decided to venture up into the nose bleed section and get my own photo. Mmmmm.... Quite … Continue reading Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium →

Bain Street Grill – Port Elizabeth

Over the last couple of years the area around Stanley Street in Richmond Hill has developed into a hub of restaurants, side walk eateries and deli's and has become one of the best places to go for a meal in Port Elizabeth. One of the restaurants I have heard a lot about but hadn't had a chance … Continue reading Bain Street Grill – Port Elizabeth →

So it is Christmas…..

To quote John Lennon "So this is Christmas, And what have you done, Another year over..." It really feels like Christmas has creeped up on me and shouted "WHA!!!" Last year I was in the Christmas spirit from late November already, but this year the working year seemed to have been so busy towards the … Continue reading So it is Christmas….. →

Cemetery fencing

Old cemeteries hold a special place in my heart and I really enjoy exploring them where ever I encounter any. The old Scottish Cemetery in St Georges Park is probably one of the lesser known cemeteries in Port Elizabeth and some of the graves date back to the mid 1800's. Unfortunately for explorers like me … Continue reading Cemetery fencing →

Your friendly corner township butcher

There is always something new and interesting to see around the next corner for somebody from the suburbs when visiting a township. This is even more so the case when you have a camera in hand and looking for those unusual photos to post. Although there are many of these around the townships, I have … Continue reading Your friendly corner township butcher →

Traditional healer ceremony

Life has a tendency to throw little surprises your way every now and then. I was accompanying a journalist from Argentina around Port Elizabeth for five days and as we were walking along Shark Rock Pier at Hobie Beach I spotted a couple of people next to the pier on the water's edge performing some … Continue reading Traditional healer ceremony →

South End Museum Heritage Trail

The area of South End in Port Elizabeth used to be a vibrant multi cultural suburb until it was destroyed by the Apartheid Government when its people were displaced in 1965 following the implementation of the Groups Areas Act. The South End Museum on the corner of Beach Road and Walmer Boulevard is housed in the old … Continue reading South End Museum Heritage Trail →

Walkway remains

Nature doesn't take nonsense from us people. Sardinia Bay in Port Elizabeth has a problematic dune that just doesn't want to stand still. A couple of years back a walkway was built across the dune to make it easier to get to the beach. But as soon as the walkway was completed the dune started … Continue reading Walkway remains →

Lower Guinea Fowl Trail

I'm always in awe when I read Helen's blog, Walking the Cape, to see how many trails and walks there are around Cape Town. But living in Port Elizabeth doesn't mean that we don't have trails around the city. It just seems that the locals over here either tend to rather walk on the beach or … Continue reading Lower Guinea Fowl Trail →