St Croix Island #2 – Penguins

St Croix Island rises out of the sea like a large rock and looks like a very inhospitable place, but it boasts the largest colony of African penguins in Southern Africa.Wherever you look on the island there are groups of penguins. They are increasingly coming under pressure, as the fishing trawlers have depleted the area … Continue reading St Croix Island #2 – Penguins →

Stroll down the promenade – Sky Watch Friday

The sunset was so beautiful at the beach front this evening that we decided to deviate from our trip down the Baakens valley, for a walk down the promenade. This shot was taken between Someting Good and Shark Rock Pier.

Baakens Valley #3 – Third Avenue dip

The Third Avenue dip is convenient short cut from Newton Park to Mangold Park, Lorraine or Walmer. However, the dip is prone to occassional flooding and many a motorist who has misjudged the depth and force of the water, or been too lazy to take the long route has been swept away.

Baakens River #2 – Guinea Fowl Trail

The Guinea Fowl Trail starts at Sunridge Park and ends at Settlers Park. Most people who do the walk start at the Third Avenue dip at Newton Park.If you do the walk wear a pair of good shoes and take some water with you, because it can get very hot in the Valley. These days … Continue reading Baakens River #2 – Guinea Fowl Trail →

Cora Terrace – from the other end

We previously showed a view of Cora Terrace looking down from the Cuyler Stree end. This one is looking up from Bird Street. This is a wonderful example of owners taking pride in their homes and in upgrading of the area.

Holy Rosary Convent – What a waste

What's left of Holy Rosary Convent.A picture paints a thousand words

Holy Rosary Convent

Holy Rosary Convent in Bird Street is another historical building that has been trashed. With the initiatives of the Mandela Bay Development Agency and the Heritage Trust it is hoped that steps can be taken to reverse this tide and restore these buldings to their former glory.

Hot dog

We now know what happens after dark in one of Port Elizabeth's top decor shops in Dickens Street.

Entrepreneur?

One does not begrudge any entrepreneur the chance of making a living, but the way this sign has been scrawled on this wall, in Bird Street, seems to indicate this is also another contribution to the urban decay we see in so many parts of Central.

In the pink

This yacht was out for a sail on Sunday morning, complete with pink spinnaker.