Cape Town - View from Table Mountain

From S. A To S.A

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September 12th 2007
Cape Town We flew into Cape Town from Buenos Aires and suddenly realised how much more expensive it is over here. We took a taxi into the centre of the city to our backpackers on Long St and the Cabbie did warn us on the way not to walk the side streets at night and to stay in areas that are well lit. Apparently the crime rate is a little higher over here!!! Staying in Long St. meant that ... read more

Africa » South Africa

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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