subject: Watch World Cup Soccer Live [print this page] When you want to watch live world cup soccer, there is nothing quite like doing it in the lovely town of Port Elizabeth. This little seaside town will be sporting the brand new Nelson Mandela stadium (named for the former prisoner of conscience and later president of South Africa) for the second round quarter final playoff games. While you're in town, rather than just popping in to see the game, you may also want to see some of the other wonderful things this amazing town has to offer.
For example, you can go out to the Kragga Gamma game park which is located just outside the city limits. It is an ideal spot for game viewing close to Port Elizabeth if you don't have time to visit the big game reserves. You can choose to drive through the park in your own rental car of it you prefer, just arrange for a guided tour in a 4X4 jeep with a professional guide. Either way, you'll have the opportunity to get up close and personal with the animals before heading back to town to watch live world cup soccer together with 50,000 of the your fellow fans.
Or for those who are not into wildlife, check out the No. 7 Castle Hill Museum. This charming little museum is the oldest surviving Settler cottage in Port Elizabeth. The house, which dates to 1827, has been masterfully restored to show you the early history and elegant lifestyle of Port Elizabeth. The picturesque family home, located on Castle Hill Road, Central, has yellow-wood floors and beams, a restored slate roof and is completely furnished in the style of the mid-Victorian period. The doll house, lace displays and kitchen are particularly exciting for the little ones or really anyone who appreciates history.
If you plan on staying for the weekend, then a visit to Port Elizabeth is simply not complete without a ride on the Apple Express. This charming little train regularly carries fruit on its 285 kilometer ride but during the weekend it is transformed into a fun family experience. The train leaves Port Elizabeth hauled by a little steam locomotive with lovely brass work and a loud whistle. It travels past the Walmer residential area and through the thick bush of the plains between the mountains and the sea.
After crossing a bridge over Van Stadens Gorge (where there is a glorious view of the gorge), the train heads westward into the countryside, an area covered with bush and known for its flowering aloes.
The site of the Elandsberge and Groot Winterhoek mountains will amaze you as you pass them by.
There is also a pass into the valley of the Gamtoos before the train reaches Loerie. From Loerie, the Apple Express arrives at a small junction where one branch swings north to Patensie and the other continues west, crossing the Gamtoos River. In the summer, when you'll be there to watch live World Cup soccer, the area is simply marvelous since wild flowers and orchards abound. It is truly a site to see.
