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
The St Georges Park Oak that isn’t anymore
In 1861, Mayor William Smith planted an Oak tree at the spot in the then new St Georges Park to commemorate the visit in 1860 of His Royal Highness Prince Alfred. The tree unfortunately blew over in January 2001 with the original inscription then being moved to the Parks Division offices nearby. Today the spot is marked by a plaque.
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03/12/2016
Nelson Mandela Bay – An African Wildlife Adventure Hotspot
[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRkfQuaVq7M&w=500&h=400]Today I want to post a promotional video done for Nelson Mandela Bay by Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism a few months ago featuring our wonderful wildlife and natural offering. Algoa Bay, the coastal region of Nelson Mandela Bay, boasts 40 km of magnificent golden beaches as well as one of the most diverse marine eco systems in the world. This includes islands with most importantly the largest Cape Gannetry in the world (110 000 breeding pairs) as well as over 50%…
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02/12/2016
Guess the PE spot
A friend sent me a WhatApp with this picture. I immediately know where he was. Do you?
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01/12/2016
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