Today's post is not strictly Port Elizabeth. We are staying at Port St Francis, which is about 100 kms from Port Elizabeth. This shot was taken from the view point above the Port this morning, showing Seal Point, the lighthouse and the village of Cape St Francis. In the foreground is the nature reserve between Cape St Francis and St Francis Bay. This is definitely one of our favourite places on the planet.
One of our favourite places to eat out is 34 Degrees South at the Boardwalk. It has a nice ambiance, a good menu to choose from, good service and a great view. Today was no exception and the Cape Salmon was superb. Update - 34 Degrees South closed down and has been replaced with a Spur.
View of the Bay from Callington Street, Richmond Hill, with a container ship catching the last rays of the day.
Many holiday makers are taking the opportunity to go for a helicopter flip. It leaves from Something Good and heads out to Cape Recife and returns to land with a flourish. Part of the new Radison Hotel can be seen in the bottom left hand corner - it is reminiscent of the old Trust Bank architecture.
Another beautiful sunny day in the Bay, the water sport capital of South Africa.
Today is the first Christmas in years that it has not rained in Port Elizabeth. It was in fact a perfect sun-shiny day. Though the beaches were fairly quiet this morning, the surfers took the opportunity to make the most of the waves at Something Good.
Domino and Dumisa playing to the audience at the Port Elizabeth Oceanarium. .....We wish all our friends and visitors a wonderful Christmas and a fantastic New Year. Thank you for all your support and messages over the past year.
Looking down Leather Lane from Municipality Road, towards the Russell Road Cemetary and the Dutch Reformed Church, in Campbell Street. The grave of James Langley Dalton, who was awarded Victoria Cross, after the battle of Rorkes Drift, can be seen at this cemetary. I will feature his grave in the new year.
The cinema complex on the corner of Havelock Street and Rink Street shut its doors a while back and it is nice to see that it has reopened under new management. This shows that there are still people who have faith in the future of Central and are willing to make a commitment.We haven't been there yet, but will make a point of going there soon.
The St Phillips Guest House is one of the more upmarket guest houses in Richmond Hill. It was built in 1912, as the rectory for the St Phillips Church. It is situated in St Phillips Street, alongside the historic St Phillips Church.