Over the last week we have had some good rains fall all over the country. In and around Port Elizabeth it brought welcome relief although not nearly enough has fallen to break the drought. There was enough rain though to get the Baakens River flowing a bit stronger at the 3rd Avenue Dip.
I know that this beautiful country of ours has many problems, but I am very proud to be a South African and is very patriotic. I probably would have made a great American cause they know what it is to be patriotic. South Africa has what must be one of the most beautiful and recognisable flags in the world. Although there is no official symbolism attached to the flag, it does represent what is going on in the country today. Black,…
The summer holidays and Christmas season is upon us and this is the time of the year when friends and colleagues get together to spend some quality (and quantity) time together. One of the best ways to do this is around a fire with a couple of drinks followed by some seriously good food. Bliss!
Last night the annual Opening of the Season fireworks took place at Hobie Beach after it was postponed due to rainy weather the previous night. I really didn't feel like taking on the crowds and traffic jams on the beachfront for a couple of pictures, so I decided to head up to Lovemore Heights to see if I can get a glimpse from there. It wasn't the best vantage point as you could only see the high fireworks from there,…
The mouth of the Swartkops River seen from the Bluewater Bay side. The factory on the right is the Algorex carbon black plant while the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium is visible on the left.
Looking up at the statue of Queen Victoria standing in front of the historic Public Library in the Port Elizabeth city centre. The statue was unveiled in 1903, one year after the library's opening.Visit Skywatch for more pictures from around the world featuring the sky
The sun peeking through the tree tops on a visit to St Georges Park in Port ElizabethVisit Skywatch for more pictures from around the world featuring the sky
The South African Junior Equestrian Championships have been taking place at the Port Elizabeth Riding Club over the last week or so. I've seen the sport on television, but it was the first time that I actually sat next to the ring (see how little I know of it, cause I'm sure the arena isn't called a ring) and saw the horses jump in real life.
The Port Elizabeth City Hall is one of my favorite historic buildings in the city. What makes it even better is that it is surrounded by a number of other historic buildings. The City Hall stands in the Port Elizabeth city centre on Market Square. In the photo the Old Post Office is visible on the left while the two buildings on the right are the Feathermarket Centre and Plein Huis. In the foreground is a replica of the cross planted…
If I ever had to encounter a flag pole like this one somewhere on a deserted beach my first reaction would be to try and find the shipwreck survivors that put it up. This particular one doesn't belong to any stranded souls but played some kind of role in this weekend's kite surfing at Bluewater Bay. Probably ready, steady, GO!