There is a great interactive website called MyPE, on which you can find pretty much anything you need to find, pertaining to Port Elizabeth. They have a lively forum, and a great new feature has been added, called ASK A LOCAL. It falls into 3 categories, business, tourism and general.If you have anything you want … Continue reading Got any Questions about Port Elizabeth?
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Enjoying the last of Summer, and the last few days of school holidays!
The beachfront is a favourite spot for kids to unwind in the school holidays.... make the most of it guys, the cold weather is definitely on its way and so is school!One of the fun things about doing this photo blog is the way people react when they see you with a camera, these guys … Continue reading Enjoying the last of Summer, and the last few days of school holidays!
Chimneys 1
There are so many different styles of chimneys around here, and in our recent walks we have tried to capture a selection for you..... this one is on an old age home in Richmond Hill, built around 1905, and as you can see, the moon added extra interest!
Men at Work
The other morning there was a sudden racket outside our front windows, and investigation revealed that the edge of the park was being dug up. Later on, I saw the orange pipes being dragged along, which confirmed my theory.... this is our turn in part of a huge operation to lay an entire new network … Continue reading Men at Work
The Blue Orange
Confusing name for a restaurant, especially as there is a furniture shop called the Orange Apple nearby!! What does make this a great place to eat, apart from the good food and service, is the outdoor area set in a real jungle of a garden. The ambince is lovely, and if it is a tad … Continue reading The Blue Orange
big tree
In our recent wanderings around St George's Park (running the gauntlet of would be muggers, with pepper spray firmly in one hand and cameras in the other!!!) next to the Conservatory we walked under an amazing tree. It is a Ficus, but whether it is an actual rubber tree or just a close relative, I … Continue reading big tree
lamp posts and music!
Here is another in our series of different lamp posts around town. These are relatively modern, found at the Boardwalk Casino complex at the beachfront. They can be found right around the centre lake, and are adorned with hanging baskets of climbing geraniums, which flower for most of the year. In the background is the … Continue reading lamp posts and music!
Feel Like A Kid Again!
Does a scene like this take you back to your childhood too? It is school holidays at the moment and many parents are at their wits end trying to keep the kids entertained. This carousel is at the Boardwalk Complex on the beachfront. We went there with our grandson yesterday, the little guy loved the … Continue reading Feel Like A Kid Again!
The Conservatory again……
This is such a photogenic building that I couldn't resist sharing a few more of the MANY shots we took the other day. (By the way Diane thanked us for "risking life and limb" to go and photograph it..... and she wasn't entirely exaggerating, it has become a bit scary! To see the story behind … Continue reading The Conservatory again……
April Theme Day: Water
Next time you turn on a tap and clean drinking water flows out, spare a thought for those who have to pump theirs out of the ground! This old water pump is in the courtyard at 7 Castle Hill, the oldest residence in Port Elizabeth still in existence, now a fascinating Historical Museum.I am sure … Continue reading April Theme Day: Water
Firefly the Travel Guy 