The resident Grey Heron in the Port of Port Elizabeth. Apparently of the four recognised sub species this one is A. c. cinerea – Linnaeus, 1758: nominate, found in Europe, Africa and Western Asia. #greyheron #heron #portelizabeth #birds #alanstraton #mype - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. … [Read more...] about A. c. cinerea – Linnaeus, 175
Do you know where or what this is?
Pop Quiz: Do you know where or what this is? Clue: The mechanical bits were all replaced by https://basystems.co.za with a Mac Server and Drivers, #portelizabeth #alanstraton #basystems #buildingautomation #mype - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. … [Read more...] about Do you know where or what this is?
Like a Phoenix rising from the…
Like a Phoenix rising from the ashes (manganese ore dust?). This magnificent all carbon 60 foot catamaran In in the Yacht Club moorings in Algoa Bay, Port Elizabeth. #sailing #catamaran #luxury #carbon #cruiser #aspirational #alanstraton #mype - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. … [Read more...] about Like a Phoenix rising from the…
Unexpected rewards
Waiting for permission to enter the Port of Port Elizabeth often results in unexpected rewards. @algoabaymarine #dolphins #sunset #harbour #alanstraton #mype - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. … [Read more...] about Unexpected rewards
Yes, we are STILL messing about in yachts
Yes, we are STILL messing about in yachts. Sunday was a cathartic sail on Sea-Esta. Poor Jimmy had to work hard..... whilst over on the Far East 28 fun was had by all. #portelizabeth #algoabay #sailing #alanstraton #muira #fareast28 #sportboat - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. … [Read more...] about Yes, we are STILL messing about in yachts
Big John Fishing Charters
Big John Fishing Charters vessel on the way back to the Port of Port Elizabeth off of Hobie Beach OR, as some say, Shark River Beach. Look carefully and see if you can spot the SECOND low flying Skua..... #portelizabeth #alanstraton #mype #sailing - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. … [Read more...] about Big John Fishing Charters
Really? #funnysigns
Really? #funnysigns #urinal #alanstraton #mype #hospital Seen in the men’s loo at Netcare Greenacres - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. … [Read more...] about Really? #funnysigns
Bottlenose Dolphins fishing off of New Brighton beach
Bottlenose Dolphins fishing off of New Brighton beach. #alanstraton #mype @expert.tours @algoabaymarine - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. … [Read more...] about Bottlenose Dolphins fishing off of New Brighton beach
Sardine Run – South Africa 2019
Andrea Lux, Susan Al and Anja Mühlberger show us South Africans just how to appreciate our endless Sun, Sea, Sand, Sardines, Sharks and Swimming. And celebrate a perfect end to the Sardine Run with a stayover at Crawfords Beach Lodge in Cintsa East. #alanstraton #mype #eastlondon #chintsa #endlesssummer #sandbathing @algoabaymarine @experttours @expert.tours Here's to South Africa 2020 and 2021 and 2022 and ..... - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the … [Read more...] about Sardine Run – South Africa 2019
Dolphins surf back out
Dolphins surf back out from the Transkei Coast Hole in the Wall.... #alanstraton #mype #bottlenose #dolphins @algoabaymarine @expert.tours @experttours - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. … [Read more...] about Dolphins surf back out
A dogs life on a rainy day
A dogs life on a rainy day. #bostonterrier #bonnie #dogsofinstagram #alanstraton #mype #portelizabeth - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. … [Read more...] about A dogs life on a rainy day
Where they lying when they said; “It’s hell in Africa”?
My office view for the day (top). The path to the office (bottom right). Our accommodation at the top of the hill (bottom left). #alanstraton #mype @algoabaymarine @expert.tours #transkei #holeinthewall #sardinerun - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. … [Read more...] about Where they lying when they said; “It’s hell in Africa”?
420 Lovers
420 Lovers: It just so happens that I have a good friend whose mobile number ends in 420 420 - hence the fascination around 420 as he does not meet anyone at 4:20 to perpetuate the practise.... The term 420 originated at San Rafael High School, in 1971, among a group of dagga/marijuana/dope/weed/cannabis/pot-smoking students. The term was shorthand for the time of day the group would meet, at the campus statue of Louis Pasteur, to smoke dagga. Intent on developing their own discreet language, … [Read more...] about 420 Lovers
Fishing for Shad
Fishing for Shad behind Hole in the Wall whilst the sentinel keeps watch..... #humpback #whale #breach @algoabaymarine @expert.tours #alanstraton #mype #sardinerun #commondolphin #holeinthewall #shad #fishing - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. … [Read more...] about Fishing for Shad
Coffee and a Joint
Coffee and a Joint in Coffee Bay, Transkei. #alanstraton #holeinthewall #sativa - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. … [Read more...] about Coffee and a Joint
