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A wine farm in PE? – Featured Blog

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Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: A wine farm in PE?: Everybody knows the Winelands in the Western Cape based around Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franschhoek. Then there is the rapidly developing Plettenberg Bay Wine Route.  But did you know Port Elizabeth also have a wine farm?  The Theescombe Estate Wine Farm is located on a 2-hectare smallholding in the Theescombe on the western side of Port Elizabeth.  It's not quite a big commercial wine operation yet, but … [Read more...] about A wine farm in PE? – Featured Blog

The 76 Youth remembered on Route 67 – Featured Blog

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Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: The 76 Youth remembered on Route 67: As one follows Route 67 from the city centre up towards the Donkin Reserve you pass the Public Library and St Mary's Cathedral before climbing a set of steps up to Winston Ntshona Street (previously Chapel Street).  The art piece on the wall by the steps is a statement about the 76 generation (referring to the 1976 Soweto uprising) and represents the spiritual journey undertaken by those who … [Read more...] about The 76 Youth remembered on Route 67 – Featured Blog

Last-minute VALENTINE’s DAY Ideas – Featured Blog

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Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Last-minute VALENTINE’s DAY Ideas: The shops are dressed in red, everything smells like chocolate and romantic one-of-a-kind dinner courses are ready to tickle taste buds all across the Bay’s restaurants. Yes, you’ve guessed it, Valentine’s Day is upon us and if you have completely forgotten about this day on the calendar but still want to spoil a loved one, don’t worry.  … [Read more...] about Last-minute VALENTINE’s DAY Ideas – Featured Blog

A bath with a view in Hogsback – Featured Blog

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Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: A bath with a view in Hogsback: Most people would prefer a bath (with the drought, not something I have done in a very long time*) in the privacy of their own bathroom behind a closed door.  Most people don't mean everybody though.  There are those who would jump at the opportunity to take a bath in what is probably the most famous open-air bath in South Africa.I've only seen photos of it, but on my last visit to Hogsback … [Read more...] about A bath with a view in Hogsback – Featured Blog

Wilson on 6th Ave for your VDay roses. – Featured Blog

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Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Wilson on 6th Ave for your VDay roses.: Armed with his Valentine roses and bearing his signature smile, Wilson will be selling his roses from the corner of 6th Avenue and Heugh Road, Walmer from 8am tomorrow morning. Please support him if you can, his bunches of mixed red and coloured roses will be selling for R50-00, four in a bunch. He hopes to have some single roses too for R20-00 each. Four in a bunch for R50-00: 14th Feb 2018   … [Read more...] about Wilson on 6th Ave for your VDay roses. – Featured Blog

The Campanile clock and bells mechanism – Featured Blog

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Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: The Campanile clock and bells mechanism: Ascending the Campanile you don't just get to see the original bell clappers, you also get to see the original clock (below) and bell (above) mechanisim.   Source: Port Elizabeth Daily Photo. Click HERE to submit your blog to be part of this daily feature. CLICK HERE to get a daily digest of PE Goodness straight into your inbox with the MyPE Monday to Friday Newsletter. … [Read more...] about The Campanile clock and bells mechanism – Featured Blog

Campanile bell clappers – Featured Blog

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Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Campanile bell clappers: During the renovation of the Campanile bells, the original clappers were replaced with more modern ones that could "reset" to ring the bells a lot faster.  The old clappers have been renovated themselves and have been put on display on one of the levels as you go up the tower. Source: Port Elizabeth Daily Photo. Click HERE to submit your blog to be part of this daily feature. CLICK HERE to get a … [Read more...] about Campanile bell clappers – Featured Blog

Export cars on the PE Harbour – Featured Blog

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Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Export cars on the PE Harbour: Looking down onto the harbour from the Campanile observation deck, one just can't help but wonder where in the world these cars are being exported to. Source: Port Elizabeth Daily Photo. Click HERE to submit your blog to be part of this daily feature. CLICK HERE to get a daily digest of PE Goodness straight into your inbox with the MyPE Monday to Friday Newsletter. … [Read more...] about Export cars on the PE Harbour – Featured Blog

No 5 by Mantis – A gem of the Bay – Featured Blog

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Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: No 5 by Mantis – A gem of the Bay: Supporting local never felt so good! No 5 by Mantis (previously Shamwari Townhouse) is an all too familiar name in the tourism industry and better yet, this beacon of excellence is situated right here in Nelson Mandela Bay. No 5 by Mantis is an amazing five star service offering to both business and leisure travellers, but it’s also a wonderful attraction for local Nelson … [Read more...] about No 5 by Mantis – A gem of the Bay – Featured Blog

A Carillon of bells in the Port Elizabeth Campanile – Featured Blog

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Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: A Carillon of bells in the Port Elizabeth Campanile: At the top of the Campanile there is a glass trapdoor you can actually see the bells through.  I was lucky enough to go on a tour up the Campanile with somebody from the Mandela Bay Development Agency who was in charge of the renovations and he opened the door for me and allowed me to stick my camera inside.The Campanile originally had 23 bells with another two being added … [Read more...] about A Carillon of bells in the Port Elizabeth Campanile – Featured Blog

The Public Library renovation finally got going – Featured Blog

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Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: The Public Library renovation finally got going: The historic Port Elizabeth Public Library in the city centre has been closed to the public for over three years now with promises of renovations but excuses of no budget.  Well, if you had to pass the library today you won't be able to see the scene in the photo.  It is because the library has been closed off and work seem to have finally started.  Or at least I hope.  … [Read more...] about The Public Library renovation finally got going – Featured Blog

Campanile Frieze and Wall of Texts – Featured Blog

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Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Campanile Frieze and Wall of Texts: If you started a walk along Route 67 at the Campanile then the Campanile Frieze and Wall of Texts would be one of the first art pieces you'll see.  Both of these are done by artist Mkhonto Gwazela.  The frieze at the top celebrates the indigenous heritage of Nelson Mandela Bay and the Eastern Cape with the sculpted visual image being cast in concrete along the curved wall.  The poem just … [Read more...] about Campanile Frieze and Wall of Texts – Featured Blog

How well do you know Nelson Mandela Bay? Take this QUIZ and find out! – Featured Blog

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Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: How well do you know Nelson Mandela Bay? Take this QUIZ and find out!: We all live, love and breath Nelson Mandela Bay every day but how well do we know the Bay when it comes to a few of the iconic buildings, iconic names and iconic animals? Here are 15 questions about the Bay… take the quiz, see how you scored and challenge your friends and family to take the quiz too! And remember: Don’t cheat, … [Read more...] about How well do you know Nelson Mandela Bay? Take this QUIZ and find out! – Featured Blog

Guest review from: Hilary Glisson. – Featured Blog

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Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Guest review from: Hilary Glisson.: Thank you for the friendly welcome Kathy. My room was spotless. You also provided boiling water for early morning coffee, before I asked, when the electricity was off due to the storm. A pleasant stay. Thank you again! Hilary Glisson booked out of Dempseys on 27/01/2018. Place your Dempseys guest review here. Source: Dempsey's. Click HERE to submit your blog to be part of this daily … [Read more...] about Guest review from: Hilary Glisson. – Featured Blog