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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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By Lynni
July 3rd 2009

Roadtrip Today!! Africa » South Africa » Western Cape » Sedgefield

So, back in Sedgefield again today, leaving at 2 this afternoon for the roadtrip, its gunna be good, lots of 4x4-ing, Jeffery's Bay, and the bungee, woooot!! Gunna be awesome. So since last time, we had to say bye to Flip, was sad, but will hopefully see him again :) me and Iona chatted to Danica, then went road for my running friend Rudolf (yes, that is his name...) and went for a walk and catch-up with him, was nice. Went to the beach and took some photies :p then went round to Chris's house to see his family, was lovely!! [View Full Entry]

By Lynni
June 28th 2009

Back in the Sedge, planning travelling :D Africa » South Africa » Western Cape » Sedgefield

...and its pouring (again) and cold, poop!! Quite strange being back here. Since last time, I had to say bye to Monkey and Tash, and I'm gunna have to say byes to Flip today!! Most of the worst ones over, Chris and Iona are gunna be harsh, but as maw said, its not goodbye forever, and I will see these ones again, I know it :D Soooooooooo, that evening after I'd blogged it up in Potch, we didn't do much - I was in a pretty bad mood cuz I'd spent most of the day on the internet and there was [View Full Entry]

By Lynni
April 25th 2009

G&G photos now on facebook!! Still raining... :p Africa » South Africa » Western Cape » Sedgefield

Its pouring still!! And I'm going to help people kayak later, and plan on going for a run. Gunna be fun... :p So after the net last tiiiime, went for a walk with Iona, a crazy old fisherman tried to chat us up in Afrikaans, was funny. Met up with Candi, decided to go up to her place later. Went to the gymmmmmm, was good, showered, had a 'storming' session with the trainees (we'd been told to openly discuss out living issues with each other) it went on for aaages, luckily, no-one had a problem with me!! Ate, went to Candi's, [View Full Entry]

By Lynni
April 22nd 2009

Voting Day in Sweet SA Africa » South Africa » Western Cape » Sedgefield

Hey guys!! I realise I've sounded a bit down in my past few entries, and I'm sorry about that - just been strange re-adjusting. But its all good, and I'm still having fun, feeling a lot better now!! Still on a high from my awesome holiday :D So after being on here on the 18th (Saturday) I went back to base and then went to Chris's house with him, and chatted to Anna (his mum) for a while, as Chris fell asleep!! Watched her cook, she has an awesome vegetable cooker thing!! Henk and Rose and Iona and folk came over [View Full Entry]

By Lynni
April 18th 2009

3 months!! Africa » South Africa » Western Cape » Sedgefield

...yea, realised that its 3 months today that I left!! Seems like so much longer, to be honest. Crazy stuff. It really has been surreal of late, its pretty hectic, but I'm managing. Apparently me and Iona and Natasha are supporting a course in Sedgefield this week (if me and Natasha get our kayaking LOC's!!) then going to Grabouw then Potch. Whether or not this actually happens, we've yet to see, but oh well!! I was so annoyed, because yesterday, I was THIS CLOSE to getting my kayaking LOC. I braced fine, but he made me do soooo many rolls, and [View Full Entry]

By Lynni
April 14th 2009

Back from the one of the most amazing couple of weeks of my life!! Africa » South Africa » Western Cape » Sedgefield

(and better not forget, its me and Roy's 14 months today :D:D:D <3 seems not so long ago it was 13!!) Seriously. I've had suuuuuch a good time with granny and grandad the past wee while, its has been so good, and I'm so happy that they enjoyed themselves so much. We've done some wonderful and spectacular things, seen so much beauty in the surroundings of South Africa, and its safe to say that all 3 of us have memories that will last all our lifetimes. Saying goodbye was horrible, it always is, but I hope they know that I'm thinking [View Full Entry]

By Lynni
March 28th 2009

Busy Week!! Africa » South Africa » Western Cape » Sedgefield

Man, I'm shattered!! :D So on the 22nd (Sunday) after the failed internet attempt, me and Iona went to the beach after having a massive chat about anything and everything, was kool. Met Chloe on the way up, we hung out on the beach and I skipped and swum loads :) Iona made a cute sandcastle!! Came back, called the lady my granny's friend knows, and she invited us to visit, and me to stay anytime, pretty kool!! Spoke to mum and people, was kool. Iona plucked my eyebrows for me, needed done badly!! 23rd - back to work, I was [View Full Entry]

By Lynni
March 22nd 2009

10k!! :D Africa » South Africa » Western Cape » Sedgefield

All will become clear as the entry unfolds... :p Had a bit of a lie in today, was very nice!! Though got woken up eeeearly by a phonecall from one of the other instructors wanting another instructor's number!! Sunday seems to be lie-in day at the moment - I properly got up at 8!! :p had brekkie, did some washing, chatted to Iona, now we're here :p its like quarter past 10 in the morning - might go to the beach later!! So Thursday (19th) was quite a hectic day!! Me and Iona were up at the gym at 6:15am for [View Full Entry]

By Lynni
March 18th 2009

Didn't expect to be here!! Africa » South Africa » Western Cape » Sedgefield

So, we were whisked on a course yesterday, even though we weren't actually on the course?! We just had to sleep up at Willow Point because everyone else was going there, and there would be nothing for us to do at Upendi. But they changed their minds, and today whisked us back to Upendi so we can do Spinning and swimming PT 2moro!! So random. And apparently we're kayak-rolling all day 2moro... lets add to the collection of leg-bruises!! :p On Sat afternoon (14th) me and Iona went for a daunder after helping to make the salad for the braai :D [View Full Entry]

By Lynni
March 14th 2009

13 months... Africa » South Africa » Western Cape » Sedgefield

...of me and Roy!! Yaaaaaay :D this morning I actually let myself have a lie-in until 7!! (That is late here) :p and gave my body a bit of a rest. Read some of my book, was niiiice!! Me and Natasha and Iona went for the farmers market (after going to the Tourist Info for Chloe to find out if there were any gay clubs in Knysna!!) It was loverly, we had fudge and pancakes and hot chocolate :D it was good to get time to just get away from everyone and everything and just sit and chat :) we also [View Full Entry]

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