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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]
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] Blog: 1. Living in Pretoria, South Africa
Date: February 1st 2003
Most of you guys I'm in South Africa for 6 months. After flying 18 hours on Swiss Air I was ready for something better. It got much better! I love the weather here! It's 34 Celsius here in a beautiful African summer. I don't know what that is in Fahrenheit but it's perfect for me, and I'm no longer pale anymore. It cools down at night and it is perfect for sleeping. After a couple day ... read more
Date: February 1st 2003
Most of you guys I'm in South Africa for 6 months. After flying 18 hours on Swiss Air I was ready for something better. It got much better! I love the weather here! It's 34 Celsius here in a beautiful African summer. I don't know what that is in Fahrenheit but it's perfect for me, and I'm no longer pale anymore. It cools down at night and it is perfect for sleeping. After a couple day ... read more
