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acooltalebouquet · 8 months

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Port Elizabeth, South Africa.

February 8, 2020.

#port elizabeth #south africa #blue skies #cloudy skies #beach #photography #travel #traveling

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charlesandmartine · 18 days

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Tuesday 23rd April 2024

On our last morning on the Shamwari Game Reserve we were not permitted a lie in. Oh no, still lots to do. So we had a half hour warning at 06.30 to present ourselves for breakfast and then Raymond was to take us to the Shamwari Rehabilitation Centre to see what they do with defective animals. Unlike Born Free, the object is to fix the problem and get the animals back out into the wild where they belong, and frankly we were amazed at the time and dedication they were prepared to put into saving animals. This is an impressive new facility built as recently as 2018 for the Shamwari Game Reserve and it is an integral part of the conservation work they do on site. We saw a white rhino orphaned at birth so had been hand reared, being fed milk till 18 months old, with the plan that it'll be released when 2 years old. Being a wild animal it butts the keeper rather badly when the milk run is ready to be performed. They needed a routine to pacify the animal first before delivering the white stuff and the method devised is to blindfold him and put earmuffs on first. Rhino needed companionship, and surprisingly this is provided by Frank the sheep! They didn't get on initially but now they are inseparable.

This team is remarkable. They have Patrick the giraffe, abandoned at birth and reared also by hand. I imagined a giraffe at birth might possibly be the size of a giant stick insect. Apparently a new born giraffe is a good 2 meters tall! Patrick is doing fine. A new avenue for the centre is vultures. They have recently received some 50 or so vultures who have been injured and are now in the process of recovery. Vultures are useful in cleaning up carcasses and preventing rats and blowflies which restricts the spread of disease. A major success story was the surgery performed on a severely injured white rhino left for dead after poachers cut his horn off and basically leaving a hole in its head! Rhino are still very much sought by poachers who can get $1M for a horn in the US which buys an awful lot of corrupt officials turning blind eyes!

Other inmates are elephants, jackals and meerkats. These are long-term projects and release to the wild takes time, ensuring that the animal will be able to cope on its own.

We took a wide loop back to the lodge on the lookout for any animals we might have missed, but it was like the apocalypse had come, there were none to see! So we settled up, paid a vast amount in tips, jumped back into the VW (now exceedingly clean after the staff had valeted it) and roared off down the dusty road replacing the dust removed with a bucketload of fresh dust and out towards the main gate heading for Port Elizabeth and our replacement hotel; The Hacklewood Hill Country House, built 1898 for Mr & Mrs Mattingly. Now a five star Victorian boutique hotel somewhat favoured by Trailfinders I think. This is home for the night although we shall have to abandon it tomorrow morning in favour of a very early flight to Johannesburg and then on to Kasane in Botswana where we shall be transferred to the Chobe Game Reserve.

ps What a fantastic experience this section of our trip has been. Shamwari has been great both for service and terrific food we have been provided and also for the insight into the animals and their habitat we have been voyeurs to. To be feet away from the majesty of lions, the power and size of elephants, the height, grace and elegance of giraffes is absolutely mind blowing. To see close up the endangered, hunted, but thankfully protected rhino is quite awe inspiring. It is easy to forget that these animals are entirely wild, would easily kill you, but are in their natural environment and are living the life they deserve. After the recent rains the vegetation is so lush and green and the animals are loving it.

pps We have begun our course of anti malarial tablets essential because of the risk in Botswana. We have been warned of side effects!

ppps Superb meal tonight at the hotel. Ostrich steak, really nice and eating out here is so cheap!!

#Shamwari Rehabilitation Centre #Port Elizabeth

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postcard-from-the-past · 2 months

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Main Street of Port Elizabeth, South Africa

British vintage postcard

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hella-gay-trash · 8 months

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Clips from our visits to see the in-laws (and meeting hubby for the first time irl) in South Africa in 2021, 2022 and 2023

#i never ever use tiktok but I got rlly bored being sick and decided to see how the editing works. it’s so glitchy.#south africa #cape town #plettenberg bay #port elizabeth #tiktok #video #eastern cape #cape #nature

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djhenryhall · 1 year

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Nightlapse Video From Port Elizabeth, Bequia

#Nightlapse video from Port Elizabeth, #Bequia #timelapse #caribbean #sesaport #nighttime

Bequia is the second-largest island in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. It’s about 9 miles from Kingston in Saint Vincent. The island is super safe and quiet. I came to the island to scuba dive, of course. By happenstance, none of the hotel rooms near the dive shops and in the port were available. Instead of canceling this leg of the trip, I decide to select a villa on the high point of the…

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#bequia #Caribbean #night #nightlapse #Photography #port elizabeth #Saint Vincent and the Grenadines #stars #timelapse

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dopeafrika · 1 year

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22 Fun things to do in Port Elizabeth South Africa

If you’re considering tripping to South Africa and are looking for a city that is rich in beaches, gastronomy, parks, culture, and a shopping complex, the city of Port Elizabeth happens to be one of the top-rated places to go to. This friendly city does pull out all the stops when it comes to keeping its visitors entertained, chilled and loving life. Port Elizabeth, called “PE” by the locals, is…

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#Cape town #Port Elizabeth #South Africa #things to do

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idyangaming · 2 years

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Reminder to slow down...

#south africa #port elizabeth #pubg #slowdown #black

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ce-ayr-blog · 2 months

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Starry Starry Night - Unicorn Challenge

Copyright Ayr/Gray The Unicorn Challenge. A magical new weekly writing opportunity from her – Jenne Gray – and me.Visit her blog every Friday to see the photo prompt, and post your amazing story in her comments section.Or on your own blog, and stick the link down in her comments.The rules are:Maximum of 250 words.Based on photo prompt.That’s it.To hear me read my story, just click here: Starry…

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#250 words #don mcLean #flash fiction #home #port elizabeth #self-portrait #short story #sound bite fiction #south africa #starry starry night #unicorn challenge #vincent van gogh

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grounded-african · 4 months

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Travelling Over God's Country Part II

Bloganuary writing promptThink back on your most memorable road trip.View all responses Hi There. Last year I wrote about some of my favourite road trip experiences which included a drip between Connect and Weehawken as well from Durban to Johannesburg and back. You can read about and see pics of the smallest church in Southern Africa here. Another trip that comes to mind is an overnight bus…

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#bloganuary #bloganuary-2024-13 #dailyprompt #dailyprompt-1816 #Gqeberha #grahamstown #Port elizabeth #road trip #tourism #travelling

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hotelbooking · 8 months

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Radisson Blu Hotel, Port Elizabeth All offerings provided by For guests arriving by car, parking is provided free of charge. Always get the assistance you need with front desk services including concierge service, express check-in or check-out, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes. Booking the best tickets and getting the hottest restaurant reservations are made easy with help from the hotel's ticket service and tours. For longer stays or whenever you need it, the dry cleaning service and laundry service keep your favorite travel outfits clean and available. Feel like doing nothing? Available services like 24-hour room service, room service and daily housekeeping let you get the most out of your time at the A range of amenities is offered in guestrooms at Bathroom amenities are just as important as others, and at the hotel you'll find a hair dryer, toiletries, bathrobes and towels available in some guest bathrooms. Each morning you can start the day with a delicious in-house...

#Radisson Blu Hotel #Port Elizabeth #HotelKDM #hotel #travel

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postcard-from-the-past · 10 months

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