Rhodes is a picturesque little town in the heart of the North Eastern Cape Province. It was named after the British Governor Cecil John Rhodes, the Governor of the Cape Province during the late 1800's. Rhodes is situated near the world famous ski resort Tiffendell, South Africa's only ski resort. This photo was taken in April 2007 during the early fall (autumn).
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Uitenhage, Eastern Cape, South Africa
My hometown of Uitenhage. I took this picture from the highest point in town called Fairbridge Heights. Uitenhage is situated about 30 km from Port Elizabeth. Uitenhage is famous for its two leading factories Volkswagen and Goodyear. The town has about 300 000 inhabitants working mostly in these 2 and other factories.
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South Africa,
Uitenhage
Fishing at Jeffreys Bay, South Africa
A shot of the Indian Ocean at Jeffreys Bay, South Africa. Jeffreys
Bay is world famous for its great waves and international surfing
competitions. It is situated about 80km west of Port Elizabeth.
Bay is world famous for its great waves and international surfing
competitions. It is situated about 80km west of Port Elizabeth.
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fishing,
Jeffreys Bay,
sea,
surfing
The Karoo
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Victoria Tower Uitenhage South Africa
The Victoria Tower housed the magistrate's court. It is situated on the corner of Church Street and Caledon Street. It remains one of the most beautiful historical buildings in town.
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architecture,
South Africa,
Uitenhage
Drostdy Building Uitenhage South Africa
Uitenhage is the 5th oldest town in South Africa founded in 1804. This building was one of the first to be built in the town and housed the then "town council". Today it is known as the Drostdy Museum. It is situated in the main street, Caledon Street.
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architecture,
South Africa,
Uitenhage
Old Dutch Reformed Church Graaff-Reinet South Africa
Graaff-Reinet is the 4th oldest town in South Africa founded in the 1780's. The picture was taken on a very hot Karoo day. Church is situated at the end of the main street.
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architecture,
church,
Graaff-Reinet,
Karoo,
South Africa
Monday, February 9, 2009
FAVOURITE FLOWERS
A sunflower is maybe one of the most beautiful flowers. So detailed and so amazing that it turns it's head, following the sun as if it wants to be in the limelight all the time.
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flower,
plant,
seeds,
sunflower,
yellow flower
SEASHORE, PORT ELIZABETH, SOUTH AFRICA
This photo was taken from the pier at Humewood Beach on a very windy Saturday morning. This is definitely better than "A room with a view!"
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beach,
Port Elizabeth,
sea,
shore
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