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In the Haunted House on Bird Island

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Though now also fully automated, Bird Island was once one of the most remote lighthouses along the coast. Keepers used carrier pigeons to send urgent messages to the mainland, if medical attention or supplies were needed. Still today, maintenance staff members refuse to sleep over on Bird Island when working there. They say a ghost pulls off their blankets as they sleep, and chilly draughts blow through the room, even though the windows are all closed. They believe it’s the ghost of Mrs … [Read more...] about In the Haunted House on Bird Island

What Port Elizabeth Blogs say on 18 August 2014

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Pincushion Protea at Van Stadens - portelizabethdailyphoto.blogspot.com08/18/2014The Pincushion Protea (Leucospermum) is a genus of about 50 species of flowering plants in the family Proteaceae - part of the Cape Floral Kingdom also known as Fynbos.  They occupy a variety of more... The week that was - millerslocal.co.za08/17/2014Massive swell klapped Indo this week. And tragedy came with it. A young Aussie surfer died whilst surfing Scar Reef, a heavy spot on Sumbawa, when he got … [Read more...] about What Port Elizabeth Blogs say on 18 August 2014

What Port Elizabeth Blogs say on 17 August 2014

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Sun over pier - portelizabethdailyphoto.blogspot.com08/17/2014Shark Rock Pier really is one of those iconic Port Elizabeth landmarks.  What makes it such an interesting photographic subject is the fact that its not just part of the city's beautiful beachfro more... Stadium view - portelizabethdailyphoto.blogspot.com08/16/2014I was in the North End area a week or so ago with a visitor who has never seen the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium before and drove around the North End lake … [Read more...] about What Port Elizabeth Blogs say on 17 August 2014

Port Elizabeth in the News on 16 August 2014

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Economists raise third-quarter US growth forecasts: Philly Fed survey - Yahoo! Voices - finance.yahoo.com08/15/2014Economists raise third-quarter US growth forecasts: Philly Fed surveyYahoo! VoicesA truck drives on a street at Port Elizabeth in New Jersey February 28, 2013. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz. NEW YORK (Reuters more... Ubuntu Education Fund partners with Experian - Wall Street Journal - online.wsj.com08/15/2014Ubuntu Education Fund partners with ExperianWall Street JournalUbuntu Education … [Read more...] about Port Elizabeth in the News on 16 August 2014

Port Elizabeth in the News on 15 August 2014

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Transnet raises its iron-ore rail capacity - Independent Online - iol.co.za08/15/2014Independent OnlineTransnet raises its iron-ore rail capacityIndependent OnlineThe country exports about 10.5 million tons of the commodity annually, with 3 million tons being transported by truck to p more... Transnet Readies for Iron-Ore Rebound by Raising Rail Capacity - Businessweek - businessweek.com08/15/2014Transnet Readies for Iron-Ore Rebound by Raising Rail CapacityBusinessweekThe country exports … [Read more...] about Port Elizabeth in the News on 15 August 2014

What Port Elizabeth Blogs say on 13 August 2014

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Tsitsikamma Canopy Tour - portelizabethdailyphoto.blogspot.com08/13/2014Probably the most popular adventure activity in the Tsitsikamma is Storms River Adventures' Canopy Tour.  Imagine gliding along through the treetops in the indigenous Tsitsikamma forest.  It more... Suss out ya skin - millerslocal.co.za08/13/2014As surfers we put ourselves at risk of getting skin cancer every time we head out for a wave. Sitting out there in the line-up day after day, year after year, with … [Read more...] about What Port Elizabeth Blogs say on 13 August 2014

What Port Elizabeth Blogs say on 12 August 2014

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Woodcutters Journey down the Storms River Pass - portelizabethdailyphoto.blogspot.com08/12/2014Continuing with this week's series on activities in the Tsitsikamma.  The old Storms River Pass built by Tomas Bain in the 1880's following the elephant trails through the gorge is only more... MyPE features local Port Elizabeth Bloggers. Results provided by PE bloggers. … [Read more...] about What Port Elizabeth Blogs say on 12 August 2014

What Port Elizabeth Blogs say on 11 August 2014

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Oudebosch Farmstall - portelizabethdailyphoto.blogspot.com08/11/2014After visiting the Tsitsikamma twice over the last two weeks I decided to do a short series on things to do and attractions in the area.  Obviously those mentioned will be those I got to go more... The week that was.... - millerslocal.co.za08/10/2014Pretty boring week really. Not much surf, not much of anything really. Winter - you aren't over yet - so how about delivering some waves? Charts not looking much better … [Read more...] about What Port Elizabeth Blogs say on 11 August 2014

What Port Elizabeth Blogs say on 10 August 2014

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Lady Slipper protea - portelizabethdailyphoto.blogspot.com08/10/2014Lady Slipper is covered in fynbos and its always great to see flowering proteas in the wild, so I couldn't help but to take a picture of one with the Telkom tower on top of the mountain in the ba more... MyPE features local Port Elizabeth Bloggers. Results provided by PE bloggers. … [Read more...] about What Port Elizabeth Blogs say on 10 August 2014

Carlos Spencer chats about the EP vs WP Currie Cup Game

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EP Kings coach, Carlos Spencer, chats about his teams performance against DHL Western Province in the Absa Currie Cup game played at Port Elizabeth's Nelson Mandela Bay on 8 August 2014. EP and WP 'kicked off' this years competition with the EP Kings celebrating their return to the premier competition after a 12 year hiatus. Final Score: EP Kings - 16 and Western Province - 35 Scorers: EP Kings (11) 16 - Tries: Luke Watson, Kevin Luiters, Conversion: Scott van Breda (2); Penalties - … [Read more...] about Carlos Spencer chats about the EP vs WP Currie Cup Game

Allister Coetzee chats about the EP vs WP game

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DHL Western Province coach, Allister Coetzee, chats about his teams performance against the EP Kings in the Absa Currie Cup game played at Port Elizabeth's Nelson Mandela Bay on 8 August 2014. EP and WP 'kicked off' this years competition with the EP Kings celebrating their return to the premier competition after a 12 year hiatus. Final Score: EP Kings - 16 and Western Province - 35 Scorers: EP Kings (11) 16 - Tries: Luke Watson, Kevin Luiters, Conversion: Scott van Breda (2); … [Read more...] about Allister Coetzee chats about the EP vs WP game