Thursday, February 12, 2009

Rhodes, Eastern Cape, South Africa

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).

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.

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.

The Karoo

This picture was taken from the top of the Lootsberg Mountain Pass between Graaff-Reinet and Middelburg in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. Height at this point 1778m.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!"