Bridge series #2 – N2 over Sundays River

This is post #2 in the Port Elizabeth bridges series. Cars approaching Port Elizabeth on the busy N2 from the east fly across the bridge over the Sundays River with only a quick glance towards the river. I often wonder how many don't even see it while I'm sure most don't know of the historic Mackay Bridge only … Continue reading Bridge series #2 – N2 over Sundays River →

Bridge series #1 – Mackay Bridge

Port Elizabeth isn't famous for it's bridges but it does have a couple of notable ones. Some historic, one imposing and a couple that are often used. I collected pictures of a few of them and decided to put together a series showing you six bridges from around the city. I'm starting with one of my … Continue reading Bridge series #1 – Mackay Bridge →

Jetties on the Sundays River

The Sundays River is quite a popular recreational playground with everything from water ski to just leisurely sitting with a fishing line in the water. Most of the houses on the riverside (and some of those that isn't) have their own jetties with some of them having been there for decades already.

What goes up must come down

One of my favourite things about cruising on the Sundays River with the Sundays River Ferry is climbing the dunes at the turning point. Going up is a leg aching, brow sweating and huff and puff affair but the view from the top makes it absolutely worth it. Plus what goes up must come down...

Fishing on Heritage Day

Today is National Heritage Day, an official public holiday instituted by the government for everybody in this Rainbow Nation to celebrate their own heritage. This day is also informally known as National Braai Day as a braai (barbecue) is an important part of most cultures in South Africa and thus closely linked to our collective heritages. And … Continue reading Fishing on Heritage Day →

Climbing some epic dunes

Port Elizabeth has some magnificent sand dune for those wannabe mountain climbers who don't prefer to do the rocky thing. To the west the Maitland Beach sand dune is probably the best known one with many locals enjoying it over weekend. On the eastern side of Port Elizabeth there are some truly epic sand dunes … Continue reading Climbing some epic dunes →

Tranquillity by the jetty

A calm morning on the Sundays River with one of the jetties at Cannonville. Some people would prefer to sit there with a fishing rod or a book. I like the company of my camera.

Sundays River wake

The wake of the Sundays River Ferry with the N2 bridge over the river in the background

Wasn’t Me

A couple of guys fishing on the Sundays River. Cool name for the boat specially if its used to escape the wives for a day of beers and fishing.

The view from Kirkwood Lookout

On Friday I took part in the Skäl Nelson Mandela Bay's annual Tourism Amazing Race. This year it took place in the beautiful Sundays River Valley north of Port Elizabeth. I purposely left my camera behind as the team I was in went all out to defend our title from last year. In the end we came in … Continue reading The view from Kirkwood Lookout →