Reflections at the Port

Reflections tell their own story.............. these were taken on a calm day at Port St Francis.

Skywatch Friday - Taking the salute

Kelp gulls at port St Francis taking time out from fishing and enjoying a warm and sunny day.

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Birds of the Port - young kelp gulls

Will someone please smooth those ruffled feathers.

I think this one may have married young

The Port

Misty morning at the Port and no wind. We spent a very restful easter weeknd at Port st Francis a few weeks ago. It is such a nice laid back and restful place to recharge the old batteries.

A different view of the walkway alongside the harbour. The walkway was built to ensure that hikers walking along the coast have access to walks on either side of the Port.

These boot were made for walking...................I did a double take when I saw these boots and wondered why anyone would leave them in the garden area, until I saw the plant growing from one of them. Well, if whoever left their shoes lying about eventually finds them, they might all have plants growing from them.

Sky Watch Friday - Landing gear lowered

A kelp gull coming in to land at Port St Francis, against the backdrop of a beautiful blue sky.

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Sieze the day

Our letting agent phoned this morning to let us know that people who were booked into our pad had decided to move out four days early. Yeah, that created a space for us, so we are here for two nights. It is good to be back at the Port.

The place has been given a good face lift and the Port Elizabeth, Cafe Brasilia has opened a branch here as well, where we had an early dinner. Thumbs up for the ambiance and the food.

By the way this is the view from our balcony.

A quiet night at the Port

It was a quiet night at Port St Francis last weekend, with most boats being out at sea.

The patrons at the Port Hole Restaurant (top floor of building to the left) and the Chokka Block Restaurant (top floor the building to the right) have a nice birds eye view of the Port and the sea beyond - combine that with a good meal and good company and you have the recipe for a great evening.

Sky Watch Friday - Decisions, decisions...

The trip to Cape St Francis last weekend yielded some good pictures, but my problem has been, which one do I choose? So that's why I am posting two today.

We missed the best of the aloe season, but this aloe ferox overlooking the Kabeljauws River mouth near Jeffreys Bay on the way to Cape St Francis, makes a striking contrast with the sea and the sky.


This was the view from our pad at Port St Francis, on Sunday morning last weekend. No wonder I felt so relaxed.

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Where there's a wall there's a willy?

This sign is displayed at Port St Francis where the off duty fishermen hang out - in more ways than one. Judging from the stains on the wall the sign is ignored. Maybe it needs a fourth language?

Is this typical of other ports around the world too?

Time Out

Suzi-k and I decided to take some time out at Port St Francis this weekend, so I will not be doing much visiting. Something interesting always seems to happen on our journey's, like coming across this flock of ostrichs on the back road from Jeffreys Bay. We stopped so that I could photograph a couple of blue cranes, which decided to be uncooperative.

It was then that we then noticed the ostrichs, which had been browsing in the distance had started walking towards the road. Soon they were right up against the fence, being quite sociable.

Some of them even took the opportunity to enjoy a quick dust bath.

Oh what beautiful eyes you have. These are domesticated ostrichs, which is why they were so friendly - they were probably hoping for a handout. What they have done is finally clinched the ostrich meat debate for me. How can one look into those eyes and then eat one of these again?

Oh yes, I did say we are at the Port. Just after sunset a couple of humpback whales decided to do some lob tailing for us. What an amazing sight as their great big tails lifted out of the sea and then came down with a mighty clap, as they struck the water. It was already too dark for photographs, but I managed to get a short video clip, which I will see if I can post, when I am not on the cell phone.

It has been a great day.

Fishing boats in the Port

Looks like the fishermen also decided to take a long weekend over Easter. I thought these boats made an interesting study.

Some more gulls

For those of you who were wondering how I got so close to the gulls in the previous post, here they are, waiting in line to be photographed.

Just gulls

The "roses" were nice

This is the view, from the balcony of our pad at Port St Francis. It was taken early last Saturday morning, before the cold front hit. Yes, it was a cold front and the temperature dropped to 22C.

This photo shows the setting for the post, "Stopping to smell the roses". Amazing the effects one gets, by just focussing in on a scene.

Stopping to smell the roses

We made it to the Port last night for a relaxing weekend - the first time in many months. I was greeted by these refections this morning - no wonder we love the place.

The Port - we miss you

This year circumstances conspired against us and made it impossible for me and Suzie-k to stay at our pad at the Port. With my recuperation it would have been ideal time to get away. On Friday we had to go to Port St Francis for the annual general meeting of the body corporate of the complex, so were at least able to spend a few hours there.

View from the balcony of our pad

A half an hour there and I am already in a holiday mood - I wonder why? Oh well there will be other opportunities.

Sunset at the Port

Had to go to a meeting at Cape St Francis this week, but it was also nice to take time out and enjoy the Port

Gulls at the Port

It was a beautiful day at the Port today. No wind and no cold front as predicted. Just another day in paradise.

I enjoy watching the gulls they seem like such characters

Blending in ...........

Shades of black and white

Ready, steady .............................

Go

Happy landing

Chorus line

Images of Cape St Francis

Port St Francis marina from our pad on a summers night. A fantastic place to relax and get away from the hustle and bustle of the big city.

Fishing boats sheltering from the coming storm in St Francis Bay

Shark Point - a short stroll from the Port along a rocky path and beach

Around the bend the lighthouse at Seal Point built in 1878