For seafood lovers

We had lunch at the Ocean Fresh Deli today.  The yellowtale, served with rice/salad or chips was really tasty and we had all smiles service!

They are situated at the Lower Valley Road entrance to the Harbor (through the gate, sharp left).  They serve all types of seafood, take aways or sit down.  What I like about the setup here, is that you can take your own wine/beer or other drinks, and they provide the glasses and ice, how awesome is that!

We were entertained by a red-winged starling couple while we waited for our food.  A few grey headed seagulls were waiting a bit further away for  snippets... but unfortunately for them, the food was so awesome, there was nothing left on the plate when we were done haha!

You can call them ahead of time to place your order if you dont want to wait.  So you arrive, sit and eat almost immediately - or pick up your take away to enjoy at the beach :-)  On weekends they have a jumping castle and/or trampline for the kids.

They are open Monday to Thursday 8h30 - 17h00, Friday 8h30 - 18h00 and from 8h30 to 15h00 on a Saturday and Sunday.  They alos have platters available - must be ordered 24hrs before collection.

You can call them on 041 582 1106

(business hours and contact numbers were correct at the time of publishing)

Jester cruising the Bay

The Jester :  Taken from Shark Rock Pier

New in Port Elizabeth!  Jester Cruises started operating in December 2012 and were a daily sight along the beachfront over the festive season.

Jester is a catamaran, 25m long and 7.3m wide and is made up of 3 decks. There is a fully licensed bar on each of the upper decks.  There are also braai facilities for more casual entertaining.

Jester Cruises operate from the Port Elizabeth Harbour. They offer Bay Cruises, Braai Cruises and Weddings to mention a few. The route for their Bay cruises, is from the Harbour along the beachfront past the Shark Rock Pier and back.

Looking forward to do the Sunset Cruise soon and will give feedback then! Tickets for the bay cruises are sold on Jester and no pre-booking is required.  The duration of the cruise is approximately and hour and a half.

Kids under 16 pay less and toddlers under 3 cruise free.

For other cruises and private functions, visit their website for more information.
Jester Cruises Port Elizabeth or call them on 041 582 1615

For more up to date information, find them on Facebook

Source: Jester Cruises Port Elizabeth

ROUTE 67 on 12-12-12

12 December 2012  (12-12-12)

Today we did a guided walk of Route 67 in Port Elizabeth Central. It is so named to commemorate the 67 years that Nelson Mandela contributed to South African politics and the struggle to abolish apartheid.

The walk started off at the The old Hill Lighthouse (commissioned in 1861), also known as the Donkin Lighthouse on the Donkin Reserve.  We followed the route along Western Road, across Govan Mbeki, past the city hall and Vuyisile Mini Square and the Main library, past the old Harbour Board building to the Campenile Tower and then back up the steps to the Donkin.

The tallest flagpole in Africa towers over the park, and at the top, the largest South African flag in the world.

When complete, Route 67 will comprise of 67 different pieces of art that represent each year of Madiba's contribution to public life and each piece will represent a specific period during these 67 years eg certain quotes, media articles and historic events that helped shape SA into what it has become today will be on
display.





Donkin Reserve, Pyramid and Lighthouse

Position:
Latitude : -33° 57' 43.92" S
Longitude : 25° 37' 13.94" E

Situated on the corner of Donkin & Belmont Terrace, Port Elizabeth (Central)

Email: donkin@nmbt.co.za

The new Boardwalk Hotel

New 5-star Boardwalk hotel (click for bigger view)

This is the new 5-star Boardwalk hotel, as seen from Kingsbeach, Port Elizabeth. The Hotel and Convention Centre, owned by Sun International, is scheduled to open its doors December 14th, 2012.

Prior to the official commencement of construction on the new 5-star Boardwalk hotel, over seventy trees had to be uprooted and moved to make way for construction work.  The trees have been successfully transplanted in a temporary location, and  will  be  replanted  on  The  Boardwalk  premises  once  construction  is completed.

One of the new attractions at The Boardwalk Casino and Entertainment World is a Las Vegas style multi-million rand musical lake extravaganza, featuring dancing fountains that will dominate the lake-side of the complex. 

These fountains are designed to shoot the water up to 60 meters high, entertaining visitors with day and evening shows.

Wow! Can't wait to see that!

The Fountain Spectacular at the Silverstar Casino, situated in Muldersdrift, Gauteng," is the BIGGEST water show ever built in Africa and THIRD BIGGEST IN THE WORLD." 

Silverstar Casino Fountain Spectacular: Read more here  

Is that about to change?  Will have to wait and see...

Source: wikivillage.co.za

Ocean Racing Series

11 November 2012

Ready, steady, Go!

Africa's largest family lifestyle beach event, (5 fun, family sports events) on alternate Sunday mornings throughout Summer at Hobie Beach, Port Elizabeth.

Join in the fun in the 1km Ocean Swim, 2km Ocean Swim, 5km Beach Run, 5km Beach Walk, 1km Kids (12u) Beach Run/Walk.

All events run at the same time, so you may only take part in one of the above on any given race day.

Contact number: 041 484 7860
http://www.oceanracingseries.com

Contact information and links to websites were correct at the time of blogging.