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!
Full house at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium for the EP Kings' last game of the season a couple of weeks ago. It was the second leg promotion / relegation game against the Pumas and unfortunately the Kings didn't win which means another year in the first division. On the up side. Most of the teams in the premier division can't garner this type of support for key matches, so its a feather in the supporters' hats. EP Rugby is on…
As we entered Johannesburg on our recent visit, Chaos Boy asked if we were in Soccer City now. I was very impressed that he associated Soccer City with Johannesburg. He was of cause not refering to the city itself, but to the soccer stadium where the final of the recent 2010 FIFA World Cup took place. We dicided to fit in a quick stop at Soccer City during our stay in Jozi.Even though most people refer to the stadium as…
This past weekend we took part in Newton Park Primary School's annual fun run. A day or so before the event I was asked by one of the organisers if I wouldn't mind taking pictures as their regular photographer wasn't available. As a parent who doesn't always have the opportunity to be too involved in the school (plus the excuse to take pictures) I jumped at the opportunity. I had a marvelous time running (well, actually racing on my scooter) up and down the…
Walking down one of the paved walkways in St Georges Park towards the St Georges Park Cricket Stadium. The part of the stadium visible is the Duckpond Pavilion which is named after the old duckpond situated under the palm tree on the left. Unfortunately there are no ducks still living there today.
One of the most popular vendor stalls at the stadium during a rugby game is the biltong vendor. For those non-South Africans amongst you who don't know what biltong is, its dried meat and in the USA they call it jerky. The guy in the picture is my Boet. He knows the owner of the stand who asked him if he would help her out at the game. I stood there chatting to him for a while and was amazed…
As I left the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium last Saturday night after the EP Kings' game, I decided to drive around the North End Lake and get a couple of pictures of the stadium lit up from the other side. Unfortunately I didn't have my tripod and wanted to use the night setting, so the quality isn't the best, but still its a sight to behold.
Our provincial rugby team (in the red and black) is known as the Eastern Province Kings. Previously known as the EP Mighty Elephants, the team has fallen on hard times lately and has struggled keeping players. This year, with new administration at the helm, the team has florished. Last Saturday night they played in the Currie Cup 1st Division semi final against the Boland Kaveliers at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, beating them in a tense game. This means that EP is…
The Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth seen from across the North End Lake