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From J bay to Capetown the Eastern cape

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October 17th 2008
Hello Everyone, This is my last blog for South Africa which I unfortunately have to leave but have loved my time here so much. My first stop after the last entry was Jeffery's Bay, this is a very famous surf spot and one I had heard much about before I even got to SA, we stayed in Island Vibe backpackers which is situated right on the beach! We stayed here for 4 nights doing lots of surfing and s ... read more

Africa » South Africa » Western Cape » Cape Town

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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