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.
July 11th 2008Africa » South Africa » Western Cape » Cape of Good Hope My last trip as cabin crew was a favourite of mine!!!! We had very little time but still managed to see some amazing things! We went on a tour to Cape Point (the most Southernly part of Sout Africa) a ... 29 photos[full story]
May 28th 2008Africa » South Africa » Western Cape » Cape of Good Hope Incredible how this place grows on you. I haven't been here a week and it is scary how much at home I feel, concerned about what's going on in the country, in tune with the vibe, a couple of dozen con ... [full story]
May 23rd 2008Africa » South Africa » Western Cape » Cape of Good Hope In Simon's Town angekommen (der letzte Ort vor dem Kap der Guten Hoffnung) ist man erst einmal ueberrascht von der Internationalitaet. Kein Wunder aber, denn der Ort besitzt einen Marinehafen, wo uebe ... [full story]
January 17th 2008Africa » South Africa » Western Cape » Cape of Good Hope Back to civilisation by tonight, in about 5 hours. We should spot lights then.
The ship needs to be piloted into harbour.
That is the forecast.
I saw a solitary cumulus cloud today. It was sweet, ... [full story]
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