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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 8th 2009 Africa » South Africa » Western Cape » Cape Town
Well, Rob left yesterday and I'm on my own again. He was great company and I am going to miss him, as I miss all of my kids. This morning I caught my flight from Nairobi to Cape Town. Who would ha ... 41 photos [full story]
Well, Rob left yesterday and I'm on my own again. He was great company and I am going to miss him, as I miss all of my kids. This morning I caught my flight from Nairobi to Cape Town. Who would ha ... 41 photos [full story]
November 16th 2009 Africa » South Africa » Western Cape » Cape of Good Hope
Was picked up by the tour operator at Cape Point, the crowd was an elderly group of Germans, Swedes and Australians. They debated my age hotly, their best guess was 81 born. Man, people never get that ... 9 photos [full story]
Was picked up by the tour operator at Cape Point, the crowd was an elderly group of Germans, Swedes and Australians. They debated my age hotly, their best guess was 81 born. Man, people never get that ... 9 photos [full story]
November 16th 2009 Africa » South Africa » Western Cape » Cape of Good Hope
Slept like a baby, was tired after the trek yesterday, didn't know I had so many bones that could ache :) Made plans to stay at Cape Town tonight and go to Stellenbosch tomorrow, taking BazBus (tha ... 23 photos [full story]
Slept like a baby, was tired after the trek yesterday, didn't know I had so many bones that could ache :) Made plans to stay at Cape Town tonight and go to Stellenbosch tomorrow, taking BazBus (tha ... 23 photos [full story]
November 16th 2009 Africa » South Africa » Western Cape » Cape of Good Hope
Got there finally after we lost our way, but Denzel was very helpful. Its a huge place, meant for 6 people and am alone here (2 halls, 3 bedrooms, bathrooms with tubs, self katering kitchen n big gard ... 11 photos [full story]
Got there finally after we lost our way, but Denzel was very helpful. Its a huge place, meant for 6 people and am alone here (2 halls, 3 bedrooms, bathrooms with tubs, self katering kitchen n big gard ... 11 photos [full story]
November 16th 2009 Africa » South Africa » Western Cape » Cape of Good Hope
Cape Point is the south western most point of Africa (its a misnomer that its the southernmost point, actually Cape Aghulas which is 230 km from Cape Town is the southernmost point and that's where In ... 20 photos [full story]
Cape Point is the south western most point of Africa (its a misnomer that its the southernmost point, actually Cape Aghulas which is 230 km from Cape Town is the southernmost point and that's where In ... 20 photos [full story]
November 16th 2009 Africa » South Africa » Western Cape » Cape Town
Today the only agenda is Table Mountain, the sun has briefly appeared and I took the chance of going to Table Mountain to try my luck (they said the cable car was working). As luck would have it, w ... [full story]
Today the only agenda is Table Mountain, the sun has briefly appeared and I took the chance of going to Table Mountain to try my luck (they said the cable car was working). As luck would have it, w ... [full story]
November 16th 2009 Africa » South Africa » Western Cape » Cape Town
Writing this on 13th, not sure when I will post it Table Mountain is still under clouds, so that's out of question. Decided to go to Kirstenbosch Botanical garden. The world has 6 floral kingdoms, ... 28 photos [full story]
Writing this on 13th, not sure when I will post it Table Mountain is still under clouds, so that's out of question. Decided to go to Kirstenbosch Botanical garden. The world has 6 floral kingdoms, ... 28 photos [full story]
November 15th 2009 Africa » South Africa » Western Cape » Cape Town
Well I have now reached the last day. I have been back in Cape Town now for about a week and managed to see Robben Island, tour of cape point, go up table mountain and various other sights. Its all be ... [full story]
Well I have now reached the last day. I have been back in Cape Town now for about a week and managed to see Robben Island, tour of cape point, go up table mountain and various other sights. Its all be ... [full story]
November 11th 2009 Africa » South Africa » Western Cape » Cape Town
These are pictures from when I studied at the University of Stellenbosch July-November 2007. Cape Town, Cape Point, and Wine Tasting! ... 26 photos [full story]
These are pictures from when I studied at the University of Stellenbosch July-November 2007. Cape Town, Cape Point, and Wine Tasting! ... 26 photos [full story]
November 11th 2009 Africa » South Africa » Western Cape » Stellenbosch
These pictures are from when I studied at the University of Stellenbosch July-November 2007. Hiking Stellenboschberg and Jonkershoek. ... 19 photos [full story]
These pictures are from when I studied at the University of Stellenbosch July-November 2007. Hiking Stellenboschberg and Jonkershoek. ... 19 photos [full story]
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