The area between Sedgefield and Wilderness on the Garden Route is known as the lakes district with five lakes found here. The biggest of these lakes is Swartvlei just to the west of Sedgefield. Swartvlei is the only one of these lakes that embraces a lake, lagoon and estuary and is clearly divided into a fresh water … Continue reading Swartvlei
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Overberg churches along the N2
My last trip down to Cape Town from Port Elizabeth took a slight different form from the usual. Normally one would barrel down the N2 trying to cover the distance as quickly as possible but on my last trip down I decided to turn off into each of the towns along the N2 through the Overberg … Continue reading Overberg churches along the N2
The Lourensford River at Morgenster
The search for a Geocache while visiting Somerset West took me to a beautiful spot I probably wouldn't have seen otherwise. Travelling down a narrow road I came up to a closed gate and parked the car. Walking through a side gate this was the scene waiting for me. Turned out to be the old entrance into Morgenster … Continue reading The Lourensford River at Morgenster
Sir Lowry’s Pass view point
After nearly a day on the road between Port Elizabeth and Cape Town (roughly about 800km and normally an 8 hour drive if you only stop once or twice briefly) one starts to be in a hurry by the time you get to the top of Sir Lowry's Pass just west of Somerset West. The end … Continue reading Sir Lowry’s Pass view point
Wilderness Beach from Dolphin Point
The Garden Route has some stunning scenic view points. Storms River Bridge, Bloukrans Bridge, Natures Valley, Plettenberg Bay looking to Beacon Isle and Robberg, Kranshoek and the Knysna Heads just to name a few. Heck, the Garden Route is one continuous scenic view. Right up there with the best amongst them is the view from Dolphin Point looking east along … Continue reading Wilderness Beach from Dolphin Point
Pie and strawberry milk at Ou Meul
Some people travel with purpose along the N2 between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth while others take it nice and easy while on holiday. Doesn't matter which one of the two you are one, you always find somewhere to stop, stretch your legs and get something to fill that hollow spot with. I always like … Continue reading Pie and strawberry milk at Ou Meul
Montagu view
For the last two summers we spent part of our December holidays in Montagu on both occasions and the town has crept deep into my heart. This year we're not heading that far west and I already miss this beautiful place. On our last visit I actually said that if I could find something there in my … Continue reading Montagu view
Harbour beacon
Although it looks like a lighthouse it isn't a lighthouse, not quite. It does have a light though. What is it then and where did I see it? It is a beacon at the end of the breakwater forming part of the Port Elizabeth Harbour wall.
Wilgewandel – something for the whole family
In all the years working as a tourist guide I drove past Wilgewandel near the Cango Caves countless times and never stopped. It wasn't that I didn't want to, but there was just never time on a busy itinerary. I often just referred to it as the place with the camel rides. That was until a … Continue reading Wilgewandel – something for the whole family
Potjiekos 101
In South Africa a braai (and please note how I say braai and not barbecue as barbecue is a chips flavour) is as part of the nation's heritage as ice is part of the North Pole. In my opinion a braai is also just a proper braai when you start with burning wood to create coals. … Continue reading Potjiekos 101
Firefly the Travel Guy 