Looking across Nelson Mandela Bay, which was previously Algoa Bay, but most in PE are proud of our new name and the associations with our much loved former State President. When large tankers arrive and want to come into harbour, they wait across the bay until it is their turn to come in. In the background is the island of St Croix, 17km away as the crow flies. It lies in the direction of the new deep water port at Coega. You can also see part of the extensive unspoilt dune fields between Coega and the Sundays River.
Edit: Firefly pointed out in the comments that the bay is still called Algoa Bay, it is just the metropolitan area of Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage and Despatch that is collectively called Nelson Mandela Bay. Sorry for the misinformation, and thanks for setting the record straight, Firefly!
Had to smile when I saw this because it is similar to a scene right out my window, except this ship is a grande ferry going to La Paz.
ReplyDeleteVery poetic photo!
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How beautiful. I want to go there.
ReplyDeleteKate, you must be in heaven, after the all the snow at home!
ReplyDeleteThe bay is still called Algoa Bay. The metropolitan area of Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage and Despatch is just collectively know as Nelson Mandela Bay even though they still keep their seperate names.
ReplyDeleteooops, thanks for setting that straight Firefly!
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