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Background: After the British seized the Cape of Good Hope area in 1806, many of the Dutch settlers (the Boers) trekked north to found their own republics. The discovery of diamonds (1867) and gold (1886) spurred wealth and immigration and intensified the subjugation of the native inhabitants. The Boers resisted British encroachments, but were defeated in the Boer War (1899-1902). The resulting Union of South Africa operated under a policy of apartheid - the separate development of the races. The 1990s brought an end to apartheid politically and ushered in black majority rule.
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November 6th 2009 Africa » South Africa » Western Cape » Boulders Beach
Thursday 5th November Got up and looked out the window at……….. RAIN! Just what we’d come here to avoid. Fortunately it started to clear later in the morning so we headed of ... 17 photos [full story]
Thursday 5th November Got up and looked out the window at……….. RAIN! Just what we’d come here to avoid. Fortunately it started to clear later in the morning so we headed of ... 17 photos [full story]
November 4th 2009 Africa » South Africa » Western Cape » Cape Town
Cardiff to Cape Town Having decided to head for the sun the only fly in the ointment was that Jane’s ticket was a standby one and standby seats can only be made available on a first-come, firs ... 6 photos [full story]
Cardiff to Cape Town Having decided to head for the sun the only fly in the ointment was that Jane’s ticket was a standby one and standby seats can only be made available on a first-come, firs ... 6 photos [full story]
October 19th 2009 Africa » South Africa » Western Cape » Stellenbosch
The last time we were here in the South African winelands was at the very beginning of this trip back in December. Before we arrived then I hadn't know anything about the winelands, or the town of St ... 29 photos [full story]
The last time we were here in the South African winelands was at the very beginning of this trip back in December. Before we arrived then I hadn't know anything about the winelands, or the town of St ... 29 photos [full story]
November 1st 2009 Africa » South Africa » Western Cape » Plettenberg Bay
Well I can't quite believe I only have a couple of weeks left now - literally 2 weeks today and I'll be back in the UK. It's been totally amazing with so many different adventures and loads of photos ... [full story]
Well I can't quite believe I only have a couple of weeks left now - literally 2 weeks today and I'll be back in the UK. It's been totally amazing with so many different adventures and loads of photos ... [full story]
October 31st 2009 Africa » South Africa » Western Cape » Cape Town
Cape town is just as beautiful and amazing as I remembered! The weather was bad before I arrived but as I landed the sun came out and I had some gorgeous weather! The week and a bit went far too ... [full story]
Cape town is just as beautiful and amazing as I remembered! The weather was bad before I arrived but as I landed the sun came out and I had some gorgeous weather! The week and a bit went far too ... [full story]
October 31st 2009 Africa » South Africa » Western Cape » Cape Town
We flew from Winkhoek to Capetown,our 1st flight since Spain! Long st Backpackers was our home for 3 nights in Capetown. We spent an alcoholic day in Stellenbosch visiting wineries-another in Simonsto ... [full story]
We flew from Winkhoek to Capetown,our 1st flight since Spain! Long st Backpackers was our home for 3 nights in Capetown. We spent an alcoholic day in Stellenbosch visiting wineries-another in Simonsto ... [full story]
September 10th 2009 Africa » South Africa » Western Cape » Cape Town
Day 42 - Cape Town -9/9/09 Arrived in Cape Town at 11 and was met by the driver of my transfer to the hostel, we discussed in great details the 2010 World Cup that is being held here in South Afric ... [full story]
Day 42 - Cape Town -9/9/09 Arrived in Cape Town at 11 and was met by the driver of my transfer to the hostel, we discussed in great details the 2010 World Cup that is being held here in South Afric ... [full story]
October 28th 2009 Africa » South Africa » Western Cape » Cape Town
Went to Cape town got to scann photos when I have time.. ... [full story]
Went to Cape town got to scann photos when I have time.. ... [full story]
October 27th 2009 Africa » South Africa » Western Cape » Cape Town
Thurs 22 Oct RJ had organised an evening out with some of his work colleagues to a concert by a pianist & Afrikaans raconteur and invited me to join them. On the face of it not really my scene, but ... 12 photos [full story]
Thurs 22 Oct RJ had organised an evening out with some of his work colleagues to a concert by a pianist & Afrikaans raconteur and invited me to join them. On the face of it not really my scene, but ... 12 photos [full story]
October 25th 2009 Africa » South Africa » Western Cape
Hi again Next we crossed the border into South Africa and after picking up a guy left behind by the tour group in front of us we headed to our camp at Orange River. We then headed down to Highland ... 27 photos [full story]
Hi again Next we crossed the border into South Africa and after picking up a guy left behind by the tour group in front of us we headed to our camp at Orange River. We then headed down to Highland ... 27 photos [full story]
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