Tales of stone from DTPE

Old building; from their intricate designs and faded stones to the stories that accompany them, some known while a lot more buried deep within the cement. How can one resist a chance to explore these sites. Thankfully, Down Town Port Elizabeth offered that opportunity. 

One thing I really loved about the city was how friendly and helpful all the ladies and gents from the Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism centres were. So, with map in hand (bag), Paul and I began our trek along the Donkin Heritage Trail that includes a few museums, view of the Opera House, City Hall, The Library and...a SARS building (huh? okay, the tax guys are not exactly part of the trail but they’re there and looked out of place).

Cathedral of St. Mary the Virgin

St' Augustine's Cathedral

Mosaic steps leading to the lighthouse

The bay in the background

Donkin Reserve Pyramid and Lighthouse

Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium from a distance

The view of the bay from the top of the lighthouse was breathtaking and the carrot cake from the coffee shop near the Donkin Memorial Pyramid was divine. 

Why did the snails cross the road?

Good Morning Beautiful.

Even though she never sleeps, the Earth allows us to witness her come alive in the morning. From snails crossing the road to flowers blooming next to the sidewalk close to a highway offramp. 

"Some flowers are only smelled when going down on your knees to capture them"- Piet Vermeulen

 Our busy lives make it so easy to forget things that are around us as we let the little miracles of life pass us by. In the midst of the mundane activities that sometimes fuel our existence,we should remember that there's more beauty around us, all we have to do is is stop for a second and look around.

Chasing the Sunrise

I’m accustomed to falling asleep between 3am and 4am, however I slept early the previous night and by my normal bedtime, I was wide awake, excited and peeking though the blinds with anticipation...It’s been a while since I’ve watched the sunrise over the horizon. The previous night’s rain had stopped and all concerns about walking around in a different environment alone with a camera in hand were thrown out the window. I was going to see that sunrise.

There was more than enough to keep this city girl occupied on the beach this particular beautiful morning.

I kept coming back to the beach, this was on a cloudy morning. 

 Nature has many ways of reminding us just how small we are and how grand and magnificent she really is.