A trip out to Colchester to try out the new Addo Sand Sledding experience meant that I had the opportunity to climb the dunes next to the Sundays River again to enjoy the magnificent view over the dunes and Algoa Bay towards Port Elizabeth. I caught my friend Erenei snapping a couple of pics at the top and made him sit and hold his pose for a while for me to get a few pics of my own. Always nice to…
We've all driven past the Sundays River at Colchester while on the N2, but have you ever wondered what the river mouth look like. I can't say that I have actually been to the river mouth before, but I have seen it from the top of the dunes at Colchester.
The view from the top of the dunes at Colchester is amazing. On the one side you look down on the Sundays River flowing down towards Algoa Bay while the view the other way is across Algoa Bay towards Port Elizabeth with St Croix Island in-between. The Sundays River is said to be the fastest flowing river in South Africa. It was originally known as the Nukakamma (Grassy River) by the Khoisan because the river's banks are always green and grassy. The river…
We are so fortunate in South Africa that we can braai with coals created from burning wood. In so many countries you aren't allowed to braai on an open fire and if you are a real braaier then you would agree that a braai on gas just isn't a braai. It's also so much more than just a braai. It's about the socializing around the fire. Enjoying a drink and a chat with friends and family while the fire is…
You know your kids are enjoying a camping trip and perfect weather when they're still out on the water after sunset. The picture is from a recent camping trip to Sitrusoewer on the banks of the Sundays River outside Kirkwood.
After a hectic last two weeks I long back to the weekend we spent at Sitrusoewer on the banks of the Sundays River outside Kirkwood recently. I know its not quite Port Elizabeth and its immediate surrounds, but it's close enough. Aahhhh, the fire crackling and not a breeze while the sun goes down. *sigh*
This last of the photos I took on an outing with the Sundays River Valley a little while ago. This is the view down to the river from the crest of the first dune. Take note, the first dune and not the highest one yet. Only about a quarter of the way there.
The Sundays River Ferry pulled up to the dunes for the passengers to climb to the top to enjoy the surrounding view.
One of my favorite things to do in the PE area. Cruising down the Sundays River to the sand dunes.