Suicide no 88

Another man jumped from the Van Stadens Bridge on 16 March 2013

According to The Herald newspaper, the 43 year old man was from Jeffreys Bay.  He jumped to his death at 03.35 on Saturday morning.  He is the 88th person to jump off this bridge  since it opened on November 11, 1971.

Source:  PE Herald : http://www.peherald.com/news/article/13310

Sunrise @ Shark Rock Pier

Beautiful Sunday morning sunrise!  Taken at 6h33

Shark Rock Pier, Port Elizabeth

Progress @ Something Good Roadhouse

Photo's taken on 17 March 2013


Renovations at Something Good, also known as Bird Rock Road House many years ago, is progressing well.  The new roof looks great!


According to an article in the PE Express, the building will be divided into four separate outlets.

The proposal is to create a roadhouse and take-away restaurant to largely cater for the general public who already use this part of the beachfront.

This part I like... "It will operate on a similar basis to the original Something Good Roadhouse where customers will be served in their car or at the sit-down counter."  Yay!!

There will also be an Ice Cream Parlour (an ‘old school’ ice cream shop) operating on a similar basis to the Roadhouse.

The Sports Gear Rentals Shop will offer bicycles for hire, as well as a range of beach equipment, including kayaks, umbrellas, beach chairs, etc.

An artist’s impression of the inside of the new Something Good roadhouse, which will consist of a restaurant, ice cream parlour and sports gear rental shop

Bringing you more updates soon!


Source : Read article - PE Express

Work underway @ Something Good

Photos taken:  1 March 2013

Work is already underway at the old Something Good Roadhouse - the roof is almost done!

Side view of Something Good Roadhouse

Beachfront view of Something Good Roadhouse

In a view months time, this place will be buzzing!  Can't wait :-)

Thunderbolt Reef

The rocks in the front, are the reason for the buildings at the back :-)

This is part of the rock formation, called Thunderbolt Reef, at Cape Recife.  Almost fully exposed at low tide and submerged at high tide, the large spine of rocks is the graveyard of numerous ships.  The Cape Recife Lighthouse beams its light out to sea to warn ships, yet still the Kapodistrias ran aground in the shadow of the lighthouse in 1985!

Sardinia Bay Parking Area

Carpark as seen from the top of the dunes

The entrance to the carpark at Sardinia Bay, seems to get smaller and narrower every time we visit. We go there on a weekly basis and one can literally "see" the sand dunes moving.  I guess they will have to make a new entrance soon to accommodate the visitors who come here.

Sand dunes between the beach and the carpark.... what awaits you on the other side is totally worth the climb :-)  There is also a boardwalk leading to the beach, but of course it is a longer walk.

Wurst Wagon

A traditional German sausage on a fresh roll is a must have when you visit Sardinia Bay Beach.

The Wurst Wagon is well known for its Bratwurst and Käsegriller, made according to the original German recipe.

They also serve boerewors, jumbo frankfurter and vienna hotdogs and have a variety of soda's available.

Lekker!  Lecker Schmecker!