Camping at Willows in 1938 long before the rondawels were built. The Willows Holiday Resort along Port Elizabeth's southern coastline close to Schoenmakerskop has been a popular weekend and holiday destination for a very long time. In the early days people came here, pitched their tents and enjoyed the surroundings with very little else around. … Continue reading Port Elizabeth Then and Now – The Willows Holiday Resort
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Laurie’s Bay
On Saturday morning we joined a couple of friends for a walk from Kini Bay to Laurie's Bay. It's not a long walk, but definitely not easy if you are barefoot or in slops. The beach along the way may be beautiful, but the beach isn't quite soft sand but rather mostly fine broken shells. … Continue reading Laurie’s Bay
Coastline east of Schoenies
Enjoying the view from the lookout spot on Periwinkle Lane on the eastern side of Schoenmakerskop
Sacramento trail to Sardinia Bay
Looking down from the start of the Sacramento Trail in Schoenmakerskop towards Sardinia Bay (the sand dunes in the distance) about 4 kilometers away. The 8km round trip is probably Port Elizabeth's best known and most popular hiking trail.
Marine Drive on the Wildside
Marine Drive along the Port Elizabeth beachfront and the Wildside all the way out to Schoenmakerskop probably has some of the best scenery in PE. Sea views, a rugged coastline, gullies to enjoy with kids, fishing spots, coastal fynbos, shipwrecks, whales and dolphins, hiking trails, nature reserves, picnic spots, camp sites, tons of photo opportunities … Continue reading Marine Drive on the Wildside
Fishing off the rocks
Fishing off the rocks on the Wild Side near Willows
A blooming nice trail
A patch of yellow flowers along the Sacramento Trail at Schoenmakerskop
Tidal pool overflow
Everybody loves a waterfall. Imagine my surprise when I spotted this unusual waterfall at Willows Resort on Saturday afternoon. It's the overflow out of the tidal pool at high(ish) tide.
Willows view
Miggie was invited to a party at Willows this afternoon and when we went to pick her up I took a walk up to the corner next to the top of their water worm. A beautiful on a stunning Saturday afternoon. Actually very sorry that we're not camping there this weekend because the weather was … Continue reading Willows view
Seaview coastline
A hazy late afternoon on the coast at Seaview with an approaching thunderstorm