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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 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 13th 2009 Africa » South Africa » Western Cape » Cape Town
Before arriving in South Africa, SA, I was trepidatious to say the least. I had heard from a few South Africans that things had gotten quite bad there. The news had also been reporting strikes by the ... [full story]
Before arriving in South Africa, SA, I was trepidatious to say the least. I had heard from a few South Africans that things had gotten quite bad there. The news had also been reporting strikes by the ... [full story]
November 10th 2009 Africa » South Africa » Western Cape » Cape Town
I am writing with some time lag, thanks to travel and limited access to net. There is a song by "Crowded House", "Always Take the Weather With You". Well, I did bring the weather with me, but just ... 70 photos [full story]
I am writing with some time lag, thanks to travel and limited access to net. There is a song by "Crowded House", "Always Take the Weather With You". Well, I did bring the weather with me, but just ... 70 photos [full story]
November 10th 2009 Africa » South Africa » Western Cape » Cape Town
Woke up early Monday morning, Rusty dropped me to airport after we dropped Shaurya school. Domestic flights in SA are not as good as in India, but I guess very few countries have the quality India now ... 16 photos [full story]
Woke up early Monday morning, Rusty dropped me to airport after we dropped Shaurya school. Domestic flights in SA are not as good as in India, but I guess very few countries have the quality India now ... 16 photos [full story]
November 8th 2009 Africa » South Africa » Western Cape » Cape Town
Saturday 7th November An overcast day, windy but dry. The previous day we’d decided to go and look at the Winelands, and in particular the Fairview Winery where I’d been to in 2006 on t ... 7 photos [full story]
Saturday 7th November An overcast day, windy but dry. The previous day we’d decided to go and look at the Winelands, and in particular the Fairview Winery where I’d been to in 2006 on t ... 7 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]
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