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Wednesday, 23 October 2013
There's no Thirst like Bathurst
It is safe to say that Grahamstown is a small town. There is one very small and outdated movie house, many historical buildings, a couple of churches and chapels, one cathedral, extremely bad roads, and no McDonalds. Despite this there is usually something interesting happening and we students don't often find ourselves at a loss for something to do. During the week there isn't enough time as we are kept busy with lectures, tuts and various assignments. On Fridays and Saturdays there is always a party happening somewhere, usually many. However then we reach Sunday. On Sunday's there are no restaurants or shops open (with the exception of fast food, the BP, and Pick 'n Pay), and there is seldom a party. In general Sunday's are reserved for sleeping off the hangover or rushing through your procrastinated assignments.
This past weekend my friends and I said no to the typical Sunday, and set out for Bathurst. Now if Grahamstown is a small town, then Bathurst is a small village. It's like one of those quaint places you see in movies, where everyone knows everyone else. The main road in Bathurst consists of a pub; the Pig and Whistle, a cafe or two, and a few vintage-craft type shops. There is no ATM. Bathurst may be a small town, but it is well known in the Eastern Cape as the venue for the annual Ox Braai.
There is another thing that Bathurst is known for, and that is the Big Pineapple. Most of the farms around Bathurst are pineapple farms and on one of them stands the Big Pineapple. It is 16.7m high and has three floors with an observation deck at the top. The ground floor has been made into a gift shop where you can buy all sorts of pineapple-y stuff. It's R10 to go up, unless you're a child or student, then lucky you it's half price! Also on the farm is a restaurant and bar that serves an assortment of admittedly delicious pineapple cocktails.
I am aware that visiting the Big Pineapple sounds like a fairly random thing to do on a Sunday, but don't knock it before you try it. It really is kind of fun in an inner-child kind of way.
So if you're ever in the area, I would definitely recommend you check it out. Not many people get to go inside a giant pineapple after all.
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This past weekend my friends and I said no to the typical Sunday, and set out for Bathurst. Now if Grahamstown is a small town, then Bathurst is a small village. It's like one of those quaint places you see in movies, where everyone knows everyone else. The main road in Bathurst consists of a pub; the Pig and Whistle, a cafe or two, and a few vintage-craft type shops. There is no ATM. Bathurst may be a small town, but it is well known in the Eastern Cape as the venue for the annual Ox Braai.
There is another thing that Bathurst is known for, and that is the Big Pineapple. Most of the farms around Bathurst are pineapple farms and on one of them stands the Big Pineapple. It is 16.7m high and has three floors with an observation deck at the top. The ground floor has been made into a gift shop where you can buy all sorts of pineapple-y stuff. It's R10 to go up, unless you're a child or student, then lucky you it's half price! Also on the farm is a restaurant and bar that serves an assortment of admittedly delicious pineapple cocktails.
I am aware that visiting the Big Pineapple sounds like a fairly random thing to do on a Sunday, but don't knock it before you try it. It really is kind of fun in an inner-child kind of way.
So if you're ever in the area, I would definitely recommend you check it out. Not many people get to go inside a giant pineapple after all.
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Saturday, 14 September 2013
Boat Race 2013
Port Alfred once again played host to the annual Mutual and Federal Universities Boat Race last weekend from Thursday 5th to Sunday 8th of September. The rowing teams of universities form all over South Africa meet in the coastal, Eastern Cape town to compete in the regatta. Final races, which were determined by heats on the Thursday, took place on Saturday the 7th.
The men's race for gold and silver was won by the University of Pretoria, putting the University of Cape Town in second place. Third position was raced for between the University of Johannesburg and Rhodes University. This race was restarted after a clash between the teams which was reportedly a mutual fault. This was followed by a second restart after the University of Johannesburg caused a second clash in which the Rhodes University boat is rumored to have sustained damage. The bronze position was eventually taken by the University of Johannesburg, putting Rhodes University in fourth. The woman's final was won by the University of Cape Town with the University of Pretoria taking silver. The woman's B finals were won by the University of Johannesburg putting Rhodes University in second position with silver.
Boat Race is not only about the regatta for the students of these universities, many of whom only come for the after parties. Students wearing the traditional overalls in their university colours set up camp on the side of of the river in anticipation of a weekend of drinking, dancing and socializing. Well known DJs and music acts play each night, this year performers included DJ Fresh, Niskerone, Guns n Lazers, P.H. Fat, and Das Kapital among others.
The men's race for gold and silver was won by the University of Pretoria, putting the University of Cape Town in second place. Third position was raced for between the University of Johannesburg and Rhodes University. This race was restarted after a clash between the teams which was reportedly a mutual fault. This was followed by a second restart after the University of Johannesburg caused a second clash in which the Rhodes University boat is rumored to have sustained damage. The bronze position was eventually taken by the University of Johannesburg, putting Rhodes University in fourth. The woman's final was won by the University of Cape Town with the University of Pretoria taking silver. The woman's B finals were won by the University of Johannesburg putting Rhodes University in second position with silver.
Boat Race is not only about the regatta for the students of these universities, many of whom only come for the after parties. Students wearing the traditional overalls in their university colours set up camp on the side of of the river in anticipation of a weekend of drinking, dancing and socializing. Well known DJs and music acts play each night, this year performers included DJ Fresh, Niskerone, Guns n Lazers, P.H. Fat, and Das Kapital among others.
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