Graaff Reinet, Jewel of the Karoo

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January 15th 2008

Largest collection of historical buildings in this region, the Karoo, with 220 buildings designated as national monuments.

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Dutch Reformed Church Dutch Reformed Church
Dutch Reformed Church

We had lunch opposite this church. A warm day sitting under the shade of an old tree in the yard of an historical house.
The Town Hall of GR The Town Hall of GR
The Town Hall of GR

Children playing in foreground
Sign warming Andrew not to throw stones Sign warming Andrew not to throw stones
Sign warming Andrew not to throw stones

In the National Park near G-R. Valley of Desolation.
Valley of Desolation Valley of Desolation
Valley of Desolation

No stones thrown here.






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