Out of Africa June 14th 2007 By the time you read this final entry to our Blog, Christine and I will be home after a fantastic trip. South Africa is the last stage of our round the world trip and in many respects we feel we have saved the best until last. It is by far the most interesting country we have visted. It is not always comfortable to be here and especially in the cities, but there is so much to see and do and a gre ... read more
Africa » South Africa » Gauteng » Johannesburg 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 subjug... ... read more
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I am a deputy Head Teacher at a terrific school in Hulme, central Manchester. Having spent thirty five years in urban comprehensives, I think I deserve a break, so my wife, Christine and I are taking six months out from education to go round the world for the first time. We head off on January 15, first stop San Francisco. I know we should have done this thirty years ago, but, hey, better late than never.... full info