Port Elizabeth CBD

If only our CBD had been potected against harmful projects and demolitions, we'd have a truly special town square and surroundings. But much of what contributed to making PE's town square special was removed - numerous old buildings that held the square with their human scale, the mayor's garden etc. It really is a terrible shame.

And I just loathe the fly-over highway. Yes, it is convinient, but at what cost? It has cast a dark shadow over the CBD, seperating it from the harbour, not to mention fostering a generally unsafe feeling. There are so many issue I could raise in regard to the problems our CBD faces but I'll just post some pictures that focus on the positive aspects our CBD/Town Square retains.

*These photo's were taken late on a Sunday hence the place looks a little deserted.

Second Time Around

I can spend an entire afternoon getting lost in an antique or second hand shop.

I want this retro sideboard!

This Is My World...

I want to go back to Nieu Bethesda and visit the Owl House.

Ghosts

I love old Industrial and Agricultural buildings.

Retro Chairs

I love random 50's/60's/70's chairs. I want them for my future weekend getaway with a veranda, somewhere on the outskirts of a town in the Western Cape or the Karoo. With a fantastic view ofcourse.

Missing the Karoo...

Imogen Heap Concert, Outside Cape Town, South Africa

I saw Imogen Heap live and she is one talented lady and a fantastic live musician. It was surreal finally seeing her in the flesh. The venue was an amphitheatre situated in a reserve surrounded by tall trees randomly scattered. Some growing in the seating area. It was intimate and relaxed with an awesome atmosphere. I am lost for words to describe the performance any further. She was just amazing.

She was so down to earth. I'm so happy my friends and I got to have our photo's taken with her afterwards.

More photo's to follow soon...

Do not use, reproduce or distribute these images without my permisson. Photos (c) Luke V

1820 Settlers Monument, Grahamstown, South Africa

Some interior shots.

The Owl House Part 3

Victorian Staircase

The Owl House: Part 1 - The Garden