Hogsback Labyrinth flowers
While the KidZ were negotiating the Labyrinth at The Edge in Hogsback in the rain, I was photographing flowers
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13/12/2016
Searching for the oldest Geocache in Port Elizabeth
I've been Geocaching for four years and have found just short of 2000 caches, yet, and I should probably be ashamed to say it, I have never gone to look for the oldest cache in Port Elizabeth. The cache, located in the Van Stadens Wildflower Reserve, is called Van Stadens Flower Power and was originally placed on 18 May 2003. Having cached in the reserve a couple of times before I just can't believe that I have never taken this…
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11/12/2016
Discover Freedom this holiday season
[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lX1AWtOKPtc&w=500&h=400]I know I've posted this video before, but with summer holidays here and holiday makers and tourists flocking into the city I though it would be appropriate to post it again. When I was working for Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism this destination marketing video was one of my projects and I still get excited about the destination when I watch it.
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09/12/2016
Courtyard pooldeck
I attended a tourism workshop at the Courtyard Hotel this morning and was reminded once again how stunning a setting some of the hotels on the beachfront has.
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08/12/2016
A new Welcome to Despatch
The waterwheel at the PE side entrance to Despatch has recently been taken away and renovated. A few weeks ago an old photo of mine was reposted by somebody on Facebook and my sister messaged me asking if it was a picture of the old or new one as it didn't look the same. So the other day I was heading to Uitenhage and did a quick detour into Despatch to go and take an updated photo to share with…
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07/12/2016
Hogsback – a fairy wonderland of forests and waterfalls
Hogsback must be one of the most beautiful areas in the Eastern Cape and one of my favorite destinations in the province yet it's been a good decade and a half since I've last been there. Every year the Damselfly and I threaten to go for a weekend but every time we end up going somewhere else. Not that difficult with all the travel options the Eastern Cape has to offer. But this time the decision would be carried through…
06/12/2016
Then and Now – Pearson Conservatory
The Victorian conservatory in St George's Park was completed and opened on 12 September 1882 and named the Pearson Conservatory after the then Mayor of Port Elizabeth, Mr HW Pearson. The conservatory cost £3,800 to put up and arrived in South Africa as a 'kit of parts' and was constructed in the park. This conservatory was imported from England and was the first of three such buildings in South Africa at the time. The double volume central atrium is flanked by two…
06/12/2016
Forest, ferns, lilies and fog
I don't know why but when I think of Hogsback I either think of streams and waterfalls or forests, ferns, lilies and fog. I think I nailed the latter in this picture.
05/12/2016
Chicky’s Yard
Last week I attended the Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism AGM at a spot called Chicky's Yard in the lower Baakens Valley. Chicky's Yard basically is an events venue but I have a feeling that it's going to evolve into more than just that what with the Richmond Hill Brewing Co right next door and so many new and trendy places opening nearby. Love the mural on the building in front by Port Elizabeth graffiti artist Joff.
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05/12/2016
St George’s Park water lilies
I took a walk around St George's Park the other day. Yes, alone and with my camera in hand. It really isn't as bad as so many people would like to make it out to be. It's just important to stay alert and observant but I didn't notice any unsavory characters hanging out in the park. I did notice that the water lilies on the central pond was beautiful though.
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04/12/2016
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